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SA09 PBO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,206 mi
Last recorded185,206 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 PBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 185,206 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 185,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 172,545 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 172,531 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 151,681 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 151,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 126,455 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 126,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 PBO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

SA09 PBO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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