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Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust heatshields insecure
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust heat shields insecure
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear exhaust heat shields insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
hand brake leaver high may require adjustments or repair
rear exhaust heat shields insecure
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all 4 brake discs has surface corrosion
rear exhaust heat shields insecure
Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all 4 brake discs has surface corrosion
rear exhaust heat shields insecure
front bumper lower trims insecure
both front shocks corroded
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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S888 PVW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S888 PVW, 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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S888 PVW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.
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