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SG09 FHA

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,479 mi
Last recorded100,479 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 FHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,479 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 100,479 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side possible caliper/cable (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected has restricted free movement (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

service light on

Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,717 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 95,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn badly on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level slightly low

centre section of exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,639 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 59,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,969 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 32,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FHA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SG09 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

SG09 FHA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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