MOT Status
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114,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust flexi damaged.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust flexi damaged.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping both side (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre has deep tear on outer sidewall not showing cords
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF59 ZTO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AF59 ZTO, 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 AF59 ZTO registered?
AF59 ZTO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2009.
Is AF59 ZTO safe to buy?
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