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ExpiredMileage
173,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
slight oil leak on steering rack
Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small hole and leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp at pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
both nearside rear suspension arms outer pin/bushes gaiters split
both offside rear suspension arms outer pin/bushes gaiters split
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light shows white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut into cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small hole and leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp at pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
both nearside rear suspension arms outer pin/bushes gaiters split
both offside rear suspension arms outer pin/bushes gaiters split
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front suspension leg top mountings getting creaky
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both outer bushes worn bad (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front suspension leg top mountings getting creaky
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
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WK09 YBM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 WK09 YBM, 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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WK09 YBM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.
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