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SL03 PUG

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,494 mi
Last recorded138,494 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 PUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 138,494 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 127,911 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 127,911 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 117,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 117,099 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 105,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 105,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 87,121 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,869 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,406 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,269 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,688 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,463 miles

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

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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SL03 PUG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL03 PUG, 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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SL03 PUG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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