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SL09 XSU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,379 mi
Last recorded116,379 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,379 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 116,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 107,420 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall

Fail 29 May 2018 107,412 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2017 100,240 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 100,240 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 92,328 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2016 92,328 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2015 85,651 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 85,651 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2014 79,527 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 72,414 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 72,253 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,812 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 53,808 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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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.

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