MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,499 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged both n/s and o/s wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged both n/s and o/s wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front both n/s and o/s wing mirror glass deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel binding on
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
rear diff has a seepage of oil
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front both n/s and o/s wing mirror glass deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel binding on
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
rear diff has a seepage of oil
Front n/s and o/s wing mirror glass both slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front n/s and o/s wing mirror glass both slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres has slight cracking
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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SA09 FOC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FOC, 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 FOC registered?
SA09 FOC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.
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