MOT Status
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ENGINE COVER/UNDERTRAY FITTED
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear tyre under inflated
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear tyre under inflated
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Engine is running rough
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre under inflated
Offside rear tyre under inflated, has a nail, is worn
Rear brake application slightly uneven
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Engine is running rough
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre under inflated
Offside rear tyre under inflated, has a nail, is worn
Rear brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA09 BUW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SA09 BUW, 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 SA09 BUW registered?
SA09 BUW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2009.
Is SA09 BUW safe to buy?
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