MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust silencer insecure Back box missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroied (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroied (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
lean burn emissions system
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
lean burn emissions system
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust corroded at securing points
Lean burn emissions system
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Lower 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 covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust corroded at securing points
Lean burn emissions system
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust corroded at joints
Lean burn emissions system
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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MA09 BNF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MA09 BNF, 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 MA09 BNF registered?
MA09 BNF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.
Is MA09 BNF safe to buy?
The MOT history for MA09 BNF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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