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NX09 TXZ

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,970 mi
Last recorded167,970 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector102,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 TXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 167,970 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 157,493 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded rear brake pads are worn

both rear tyres are worn

Fail 19 Feb 2021 157,467 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Fog Lights Not Working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlight Mount Broke But Secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit And Stepped On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension Has Areas Of Corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2020 156,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 151,627 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 142,130 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 142,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,005 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 132,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 115,845 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 115,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 104,078 miles

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 27 Jan 2014 87,801 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 87,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,944 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector?

Based on 1,145 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
coil spring broken 13
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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NX09 TXZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 102,960 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 Vector fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX09 TXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NX09 TXZ registered?

NX09 TXZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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