MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lamp lens has slight damage
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Covers fitted throughout vehicle.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Unable to fully inspect rear discs.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy joint separated. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section deteriorated and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet . EGR pipework areas (6.1.2 (a))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play detected in steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section deteriorated and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet . EGR pipework areas (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play detected in steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear light unit damaged
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear light unit damaged
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing abnormal
Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner shoulder
Service light on dash display
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing abnormal
Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner shoulder
Service light on dash display
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DU09 LSF 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 57.9%.
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 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 DU09 LSF, 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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DU09 LSF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2009.
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