MOT Status
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145,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Both front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust flexi outer casing /mesh damaged
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened And N/S Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bracket corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components that attach to subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH - weak (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - inner edges/shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH - weak (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - inner edges/shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded unions alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper alongside fuel tank, brake pipe unions corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded BRAKE UNION ABOVE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded BRAKE UNION ABOVE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
BRAKE PIPE UNIONS CORRODED OSR(along side fuel tank)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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BF59 FHW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 BF59 FHW, 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 BF59 FHW registered?
BF59 FHW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.
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