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VE58 EKC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,562 mi
Last recorded127,562 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE58 EKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 127,562 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 119,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 111,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,151 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 94,151 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,200 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

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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VE58 EKC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE58 EKC, 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 VE58 EKC registered?

VE58 EKC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is VE58 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE58 EKC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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