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Coil spring corroded nsf nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexpipe separated / slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight brake lag
Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded / holed / slight leak @ box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexpipe separated / slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight brake lag
Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded / holed / slight leak @ box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Clouded over, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Clouded over, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens scratched/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall
n/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidwall
o/s/r tyre worn unevenly
rear brake discs heavily scored
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L999 ROW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L999 ROW, 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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L999 ROW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2009.
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