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SK09 VLS

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,193 mi
Last recorded115,193 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VLS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 115,193 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 115,193 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 114,575 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2018 114,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 98,023 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 97,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 86,281 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 73,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 May 2014 73,261 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,250 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,954 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 58,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,908 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)

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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SK09 VLS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SK09 VLS, 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 SK09 VLS registered?

SK09 VLS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is SK09 VLS safe to buy?

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