MOT Status
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57,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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car has been undersealed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
car has been undersealed
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Stays on full beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread
Offside Front Tyre has cuts in tread
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under tray fitted unable to fully inspect steering components
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L16 PDS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L16 PDS, 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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How do I check the history of L16 PDS?
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What year was L16 PDS registered?
L16 PDS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2009.
Is L16 PDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for L16 PDS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L16 PDS have outstanding finance?
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