MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
service indicator illuminated
Emissions unable to be completed due to overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
coolant leak at engine
service indicator illuminated
engine covers and under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.5, Actual 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Induction hose split (8.2.2.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
advise both rear trailing arm bushes perishing slight movement
advise near side rear feflector damaged
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
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
advise both rear trailing arm bushes perishing slight movement
advise near side rear feflector damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users flexi pipe split (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on brake pipe connectors (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight bind o/s/r brake.
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight bind o/s/r brake.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO09 ABN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 VO09 ABN, 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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VO09 ABN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.
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