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SG09 FGC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,974 mi
Last recorded121,974 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 FGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,974 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 121,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 118,879 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 118,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,394 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 94,984 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 94,984 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,632 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,501 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cut on outer sidewall

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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SG09 FGC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol 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 SG09 FGC, 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 SG09 FGC registered?

SG09 FGC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is SG09 FGC safe to buy?

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