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MA56 MCC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,540 mi
Last recorded121,540 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 MCC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 121,540 miles

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

all mechanical components corroded

Fail 24 May 2023 121,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D.BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 121,523 miles

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

all mechanical components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 121,521 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,303 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust section corroded and leaking

near side front tyre worn to 4mm

off side front tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

off side rear back plate corroded

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 114,303 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust section corroded and leaking

near side front tyre worn to 4mm

off side front tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

off side rear back plate corroded

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 107,762 miles

slight exhaust leak at front flexi pipe

Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,762 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

slight exhaust leak at front flexi pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,364 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and off side rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,626 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and off side rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 87,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,694 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 82,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,447 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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 77,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 71,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,178 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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MA56 MCC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA56 MCC, 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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MA56 MCC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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