MOT Status
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146,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under covers fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn close to legal limit
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
front brake pads wearing thin
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AU59 ZDH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 AU59 ZDH, 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 AU59 ZDH registered?
AU59 ZDH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2009.
Is AU59 ZDH safe to buy?
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