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ML59 CUA

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,887 mi
Last recorded159,887 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 CUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 159,887 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 144,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 118,718 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 107,373 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1n)

Fail 12 May 2016 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack inappropriately modified twisted (2.2.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 May 2015 97,748 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 97,748 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,013 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 48,013 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ML59 CUA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ML59 CUA, 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 ML59 CUA registered?

ML59 CUA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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