MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING PAN AREA (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Coolant leak ()
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Above exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Near driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Above exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Near driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracking outer edge and wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
o/s/r tyre low inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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DG09 ZTN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DG09 ZTN, 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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DG09 ZTN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.
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