MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded slightly
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded slightly
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
sill covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Central Rear Upper stop light inoperative
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper stop light inoperative
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SD59 SHZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SD59 SHZ, 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 SD59 SHZ registered?
SD59 SHZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 2009.
Is SD59 SHZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SD59 SHZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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