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H2 GCF

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,676 mi
Last recorded111,676 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 GCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,883 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 110,880 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 107,101 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 75,296 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,902 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corodded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,595 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,804 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 38,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 34,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

drivers wiper poor

nsf fog lamp snmashed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,670 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 29,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

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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H2 GCF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H2 GCF, 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 H2 GCF registered?

H2 GCF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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