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SM58 OTR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

139,643 mi
Last recorded139,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 OTR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2024 139,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 132,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 129,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 129,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 120,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,987 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 117,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,391 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,390 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 101,804 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 101,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,760 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 95,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,555 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 91,434 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,373 miles

rear exhaust rubbers split

Fail 28 Jan 2016 88,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure back plate fouling discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc insecure back plat fouling disc (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,707 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 83,707 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,750 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,185 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,704 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,696 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (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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SM58 OTR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SM58 OTR, 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 SM58 OTR registered?

SM58 OTR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is SM58 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 OTR shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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