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GY58 SLZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

203,315 mi
Last recorded203,315 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 SLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 203,315 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2019 203,315 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 181,851 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Oct 2018 181,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking reservoir cap missing (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Oct 2017 162,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 165,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 147,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly feathered

Rear Heatshild slightly loose

Fail 22 Aug 2016 147,276 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly feathered

Rear Heatshild slightly loose

Pass 19 Jun 2015 136,539 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 136,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 126,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 104,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,954 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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GY58 SLZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GY58 SLZ, 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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GY58 SLZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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