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TEY 549T

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,012 mi
Last recorded142,012 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEY 549T
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 142,012 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,389 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 136,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 127,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,596 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,145 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,540 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 67,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,636 miles

Cut to O/S/Front Tyre Sidewall, Not deep enough to reach Cords.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 65,636 miles

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

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

Cut to O/S/Front Tyre Sidewall, Not deep enough to reach Cords.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,960 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 52,465 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 35,249 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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TEY 549T is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TEY 549T, 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 TEY 549T registered?

TEY 549T is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is TEY 549T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEY 549T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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