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SA09 FOC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,499 mi
Last recorded93,499 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FOC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 93,499 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,390 miles

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 92,388 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,048 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 92,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,390 miles

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))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 89,388 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 84,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 81,712 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 81,704 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 77,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,973 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 62,225 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,974 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 51,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,520 miles

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 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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