MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer wing corroded
car corroded in parts
heat shield loose
nearside front wing corroded /taped up
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/ box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer pin hole in cv boot
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer pin hole in cv boot
Front flexible pipe braiding split.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Heat shield slightly insecure.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight play in offside front drop link
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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MA59 ZHJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MA59 ZHJ, 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 MA59 ZHJ registered?
MA59 ZHJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2009.
Is MA59 ZHJ safe to buy?
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