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M888 PJP

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,273 mi
Last recorded136,273 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 PJP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 136,273 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 112,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting is insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing is missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link is on the limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front coil spring is rubbing on inner turret - no impact on steering

oil leak engine area's

Fail 6 Jun 2019 112,373 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting is insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing is missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link is on the limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak engine area's

Pass 1 May 2018 104,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 104,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 100,845 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 100,845 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,018 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,649 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,645 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

vehicle emitts blue smoke

Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,724 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,893 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 62,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn and lipped.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,217 miles

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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M888 PJP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M888 PJP, 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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M888 PJP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2009.

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