MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis outrigger corroded / outer sill cover fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis outrigger corroded / outer sill covers filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis outrigger corroded / outer sill cover fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis outrigger corroded / outer sill covers filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight smoking from exhaust when accelerated.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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MF59 TYU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 MF59 TYU, 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 MF59 TYU registered?
MF59 TYU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2009.
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