MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s & o/s of rear sub frame corroded &holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached n/s & o/s rear shock absorber top brackets [ally] corroded & disintegrating (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear n/s & o/s rear 1/4 panel wheelarches corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on n/s rear wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
HAND BRAKE PASS ON 18%
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR. (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Both rear brake discs corroded
Both rear tyres are perished on the tread
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Both rear brake discs corroded
Both rear brakes slightly binding
Both rear tyres are perished on the tread
Nearside Rear 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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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BL 6 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BL 6, 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 BL 6 registered?
BL 6 is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2009.
Is BL 6 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL 6 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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