MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,254 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread, cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall to tread join (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre BALD on inner edge (no cord) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front both inner rack ends have slight play,advise
Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall,advise
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front both inner rack ends have slight play,advise
Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall,advise
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view showing double vision around image (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking at weld on pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view showing double vision around image (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking at weld on pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Boot strut is broken
Offside Front Headlight is dim
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s wiper starting to smeer
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s wiper starting to smeer
o/s/r tyre tread starting to split
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear seat belt twisted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear seat belt twisted
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SD09 ZRK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SD09 ZRK, 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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SD09 ZRK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2009.
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