MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not holding steady light (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light stop lights not holding a steady light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative light not on dash (4.5.3 (a))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear rebound rubber loose
front fog lights not working
heat shield middle insecure
reverse light not working
secondary bonnet latch missing
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing slightly damaged
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear rebound rubbers deteriorating
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both interior door close handle trims broken
heat shield central slightly insecure
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour emissions failed (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing slightly damaged
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear rebound rubbers deteriorating
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both interior door close handle trims broken
heat shield central slightly insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))
both rear suspension rebound rubbers deteriorating
front exhaust flexy deteriorating
manufacture side sill covers fitted making inspection difficult
Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing damage
drivers interal door pull handle deteriorating
sill covers fitted making inspection difficult
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))
rear pads wearing
slight visable smoke and recommend service
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre cracking between outer tread blocks
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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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AK09 FRN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 AK09 FRN, 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 FRN registered?
AK09 FRN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.
Is AK09 FRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK09 FRN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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