MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Over all under body corrosion and all Shock absorber corroded
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Over all under body corrosion and all Shock absorber corroded
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under tray fitted to the car
Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Windscreen washer not working Front and rear (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts advice replace (3.4 (b) (i))
oil leaks under engine
steering rack misted slightly
Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts advice replace (3.4 (b) (i))
oil leaks under engine
steering rack misted slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre perishing/deteriorated
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre perishing/deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat belt slow to retract
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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GJ59 MKM 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 68.4%.
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 GJ59 MKM, 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 GJ59 MKM registered?
GJ59 MKM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2009.
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