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ML59 DWD

2009 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,004 mi
Last recorded145,004 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 DWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 145,004 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 142,116 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 142,116 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 140,164 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 140,164 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,857 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,424 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 117,424 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 103,700 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 103,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,651 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 89,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,353 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,409 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,053 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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ML59 DWD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

ML59 DWD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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