MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front anti roll bar drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres 215/55 zr6 97w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front coil springs corroded
handbrake has slight travel
steering box slightly leaking
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
service lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs are slightly worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side rear tyre worn uneverly on inner edge 215/5516v
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV09 FUY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 DV09 FUY, 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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DV09 FUY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2009.
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