MOT Status
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150,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to streak in places (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Heavily misted (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 inner edge 2.4mm uneven wear due to suspension bush (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 inner edge 2.7mm uneven wear due to suspension bush (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush fully debonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush fully debonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to streak in places (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Heavily misted (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 inner edge 2.4mm uneven wear due to suspension bush (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 inner edge 2.7mm uneven wear due to suspension bush (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o s r light cluster cracked
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK59 VBE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 BK59 VBE, 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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BK59 VBE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.
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