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AK09 FPZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,029 mi
Last recorded120,029 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 FPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,029 miles

Both Sides Front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,272 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 111,272 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,036 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,357 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 88,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,818 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,030 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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AK09 FPZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK09 FPZ, 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 AK09 FPZ registered?

AK09 FPZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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