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Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sills to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills to floors and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills to floors and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advanced wear to front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer and on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advanced wear to front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer and on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)
front stiffener bars missing various bolts
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)
front stiffener bars missing various bolts
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear tyre splitting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TAZ 4602 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 TAZ 4602, 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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TAZ 4602 is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.
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