MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened
centre exhaust slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge has heavy uneven wear/feathering (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear shock absorbers corroded but not to excess
centre exhaust box slightly corroded
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge has heavy uneven wear/feathering (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear shock absorbers corroded but not to excess
centre exhaust box slightly corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Both rear tyres inner edges have uneven wear
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Both rear tyres inner edges have slight uneven wear/feathering
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres inner edges have slight uneven wear/feathering
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres wearing low, currently measure 2.5 to 3 mm,(legal minimum is 1.6 mm ).
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YR59 UYG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YR59 UYG, 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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YR59 UYG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2009.
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