MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Light unit Cracked
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Top mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Light unit Cracked
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bonnet safety catch siezed
front brake pads and discs worn
item removed from drivers view of the road
nearside rear light lens damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads and discs worn
item removed from drivers view of the road
nearside rear light lens damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn outer edge
both rear tyres worn inner edge
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
both front tyres very badly worn on edges
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE09 JFV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 DE09 JFV, 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 DE09 JFV registered?
DE09 JFV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.
Is DE09 JFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE09 JFV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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