MOT Status
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101,892 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 12mm /225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Fog lamp inop
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear axle mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear axle mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Seepage from rack/column seal (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear subframe and adjoin suspension components showing corrosion
Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Front brake discs backing plates rubbing inside of discs
Rear subframe and adjoin suspension components showing corrosion
suspension components corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
suspension components corroded
various suspension components corroded.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
RECOMMEND BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ON THE NEXT BRAKE PAD CHANGE FRONT AND REAR
Rear BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD BLOCKING ON INSIDE EDGES
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
RECOMMEND BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ON THE NEXT BRAKE PAD CHANGE FRONT AND REAR
Rear BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD BLOCKING ON INSIDE EDGES
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 60/70% WORN
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG09 FAK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 YG09 FAK, 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 YG09 FAK registered?
YG09 FAK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2009.
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