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DE58 SFF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,890 mi
Last recorded119,890 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 SFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 119,886 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,966 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 111,960 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,795 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,000 miles

Nearside Front tyre fitted same axle are not of the same structure (run flat)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under shields fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 93,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper 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 worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under shields fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,643 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 82,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2015 74,490 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,462 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 55,426 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,539 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DE58 SFF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE58 SFF, 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 DE58 SFF registered?

DE58 SFF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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The MOT history for DE58 SFF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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