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SL09 XSY

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,139 mi
Last recorded133,139 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 133,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 126,331 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,151 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 121,151 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,932 miles

both front brake discs minor corrosion and scoring

Fail 24 Jan 2020 117,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. fronts (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. fronts- 40/45 profile mix (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs minor corrosion and scoring

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,158 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,928 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 79,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,849 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 53,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,366 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 48,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,563 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,238 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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SL09 XSY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

SL09 XSY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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