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SP59 FPZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,069 mi
Last recorded116,069 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 FPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 116,069 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 115,552 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,121 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle (5.2.4a)

sign's of fuel leak still visible

Fail 30 Sep 2016 92,058 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,588 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 67,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

child seats fitted

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs lipped and faces badly corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,347 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 43,347 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,609 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 25,960 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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SP59 FPZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP59 FPZ, 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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SP59 FPZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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