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SB58 JEU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,556 mi
Last recorded128,556 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 JEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 128,556 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 128,555 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 120,050 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside lower radiator bracket deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 120,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside lower radiator bracket deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,358 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 96,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,885 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES & SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES & SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,925 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 69,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,700 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,351 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 51,344 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,325 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 44,325 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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SB58 JEU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB58 JEU, 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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SB58 JEU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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