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SA09 FNJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,317 mi
Last recorded135,317 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 135,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear both tyres deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2019 135,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear both tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2018 123,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 123,258 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 119,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 113,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 106,479 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 106,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,681 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,453 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,460 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

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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SA09 FNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA09 FNJ, 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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SA09 FNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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