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118,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust front flexi deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
exhaust front flexi deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Across inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow from front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De laminated (0.1 (b))
Front Number plate deteriorating
Slight exhaust blow to front flexible section
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tyre tread (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres perishing
Front Number plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight exhaust blow to front flexible section
Both rear tyres perishing
Nail in n/side rear tyre tread
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE Bald on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads just starting to wear low
n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate and perish
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front brake pads just starting to wear low
n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate and perish
nearside front tyre close to wearbars
rear tyres perishing,stone cuts and wearing on edges
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside front tyre close to wearbars
rear tyres perishing,stone cuts and wearing on edges
nearside rear tyre perishing between treads and nail in tyre
rear pads getting low
stone cuts in tyres
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)
nearside rear tyre perishing and screw in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre perishing and screw in tyre
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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HY09 ZMU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 HY09 ZMU, 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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HY09 ZMU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.
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