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M2 FVS

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,918 mi
Last recorded61,918 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 FVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve between flexi pipe and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,504 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both mirror glasses deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2021 60,939 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both mirror glasses deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 57,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 54,515 miles

both front tyres getting low

slight blow on front pipe joint

Pass 19 May 2017 51,705 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 47,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 37,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished.

o/s outer side/brake light inop.

Pass 23 May 2013 32,538 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,393 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)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished.

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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M2 FVS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M2 FVS, 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 M2 FVS registered?

M2 FVS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is M2 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 FVS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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