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MJ09 MBF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,829 mi
Last recorded107,829 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 MBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 107,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in it ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in it and 1 screw ()

Fail 1 Jun 2020 107,817 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in it ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in it and 1 screw ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 101,417 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 101,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jun 2019 101,238 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 0 40 offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Jun 2018 98,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emission to clean to regester

Fail 15 Jun 2018 98,715 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,223 miles

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

Fail 2 Jun 2016 80,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke burst intake pipe not allowing engine to rev (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 7 May 2015 64,419 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 64,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 53,264 miles

both front tyres worn badly on edges

brake fluid leval little low

o/side rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 8 May 2013 37,701 miles

osr tyre cracking in tread area, but not down to cords

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,912 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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MJ09 MBF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ09 MBF, 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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MJ09 MBF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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