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AO09 ATU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,000 mi
Last recorded86,000 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ATU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 86,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,980 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 82,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 59,209 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,119 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,774 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 517 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,540 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside wiper blade wearing.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,357 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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AO09 ATU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO09 ATU, 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 AO09 ATU registered?

AO09 ATU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AO09 ATU safe to buy?

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