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SV09 SZC

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,750 mi
Last recorded157,750 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 SZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 157,750 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 134,640 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 129,084 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 128,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 118,294 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 118,292 miles

Nearside 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 18 Jan 2017 111,088 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 111,088 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective levelling unit lever broken (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 97,849 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,775 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 76,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 76,575 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SV09 SZC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SV09 SZC, 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 SV09 SZC registered?

SV09 SZC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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