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AK09 FRO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,532 mi
Last recorded168,532 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 168,532 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 159,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 148,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Apr 2017 141,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter damp

nearside front seatbelt webbing slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2016 136,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake disc lipped! (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight fuel leak at fuel fitter

Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,889 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 129,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 106,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,291 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 77,275 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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 FRO 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 90%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

AK09 FRO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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