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AJ09 TWD

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,636 mi
Last recorded121,636 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 TWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 121,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 121,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge multiple splits down to cord 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 112,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge primary tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Sep 2020 112,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing, inner edge worn, advise replace

under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil level too high...... above max

oil leak engine

Fail 12 Jul 2019 104,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil level too high...... above max

major coolant leak

oil leak engine

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,915 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 84,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,884 miles

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

Small splits on off-side and near-side rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 11 Apr 2016 66,876 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Small splits on off-side and near-side rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 23 Apr 2015 64,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near-side front tyre on legal limits and small splits on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,011 miles

near-side front tyre on legal limits and small splits on inner sidewalls

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,052 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 60,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,002 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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AJ09 TWD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AJ09 TWD, 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 AJ09 TWD registered?

AJ09 TWD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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