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SL59 UGR

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,155 mi
Last recorded89,155 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UGR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 82,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,990 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal worn

suspension and chassis corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 77,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal worn

suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 74,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 74,688 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 69,273 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,196 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,193 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 69,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 60,979 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 60,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,721 miles

heat shield insecure at back box

Fail 6 Oct 2015 52,721 miles

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

heat shield insecure at back box

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,917 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 43,917 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,118 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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SL59 UGR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SL59 UGR, 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 SL59 UGR registered?

SL59 UGR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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