MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre sidewall
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested no history (8.2.2.2 (e))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central heatsheild loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front tyre(side walls damaged-no cords exposed)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe damaged (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber deteriorated (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front tyre(side walls damaged-no cords exposed)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front tyre(side walls damaged-no cords exposed)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 225/45x18 (4.1.D.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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SL09 XSU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 SL09 XSU, 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 SL09 XSU registered?
SL09 XSU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2009.
Is SL09 XSU safe to buy?
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