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M29 MOS

2019 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

80,800 mi
Last recorded80,800 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 MOS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 80,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,077 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 132,008 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (o/s and n/s) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 132,008 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (o/s and n/s) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (o/s and n/s) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 73,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 125,493 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 69,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 124,537 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 124,537 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 58,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 124,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 117,960 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 116,162 miles

Central Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 116,162 miles

Central Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,480 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 113,479 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,553 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,004 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 101,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 93,006 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 93,005 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,848 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 85,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,285 miles

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

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

OSF jacking pad missing

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 75,285 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Engine oil level too high

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

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

OSF jacking pad missing

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,492 miles

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)

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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M29 MOS is a 2019 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M29 MOS, 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 7 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M29 MOS is a 2019 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2019.

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