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ML59 DWE

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,593 mi
Last recorded145,593 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 DWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 145,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between center section and back boxes on (Y) peace (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety gear box oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2021 134,146 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 134,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,021 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front bonnet damaged

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2020 130,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front bonnet damaged

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2019 111,554 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet damaged

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2019 111,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet damaged

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2018 90,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror casing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,667 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 72,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.12mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 60,908 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.12mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

Fail 30 Oct 2014 45,376 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch seized

front wipers poor

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to off side of vehicle

near side front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,607 miles

Bonnet safety catch is seized

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 DWE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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