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SK09 VMY

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,584 mi
Last recorded122,584 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 122,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,693 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,388 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks appearing inner wall off side rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2017 80,395 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 5 May 2017 80,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 May 2016 69,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2016 69,452 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,672 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 57,672 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 50,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,729 miles

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 VMY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

SK09 VMY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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