MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear light lens cracked
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
fuel cap seal split/perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (diffusing patterns) (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear light lens cracked
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
fuel cap seal split/perished
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear brake lag -27% (max limit 30%)
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
handbrake lever travel slightly high
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear brake lag -27% (max limit 30%)
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
handbrake lever travel slightly high
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges , cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges , cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake lever travel very high
headlamp patterns slightly poor
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges , cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges , cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake lever travel very high
headlamp patterns slightly poor
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear light lens cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
headlamp patterns slightly poor
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge
Nearside rear tyre out of shape
Offside rear tyre out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear tyre out of shape
Offside rear tyre out of shape
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AK09 LKE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 LKE, 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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AK09 LKE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.
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