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176,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust Flexi Downpipe Worn
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Obscure (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Exhaust Heatshield Insecure
Front Flexi Exhaust Downpipe Worn & Corroded
Nearside Rear Number Plate Light Dim
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Flexi Exhaust Downpipe Worn
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Corroded
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread Cracked & Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Flexi Exhaust Downpipe Worn
Nearside Rear No Plate Light Dim
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Corroded
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front antiroll bar link balljoint cover slightly deteriorating
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both pads low (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet safety catch stiff operation
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
font brake pads 90% worn
front brake discs heavily lipped
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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DY09 MVJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DY09 MVJ, 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 DY09 MVJ registered?
DY09 MVJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.
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