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AF09 MVJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,404 mi
Last recorded132,404 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2019 132,404 miles

1 of 2 offside rear sidelights / brake light dim in operation

front number plate delaminating

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link pin gaiters slight worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2018 119,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside offside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,119 miles

UNDER TRAYS ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,629 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AF09 MVJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 MVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF09 MVJ registered?

AF09 MVJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is AF09 MVJ safe to buy?

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