2009 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · DF09 SWN

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 24 December 2025 at 74 439 miles, yet the test recorded several advisories: the front brake discs showed wear and lipping (1.1.14 (a)(i)), both front lower suspension arm ball‑joint dust covers were severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b)(i)), an oil leak was noted (8.4.1 (a)(i)), and the front tyres were worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)). After a clean run from 2021 through early 2025, the cluster of defects in December 2025 indicates a worsening maintenance trend rather than improvement. Mileage progression is consistent with low‑use patterns. From the 2013 entry at 28 972 miles to the current reading, the car has added roughly 4 400 miles per year. The only notable anomaly is the minimal increase between the two 2016 tests (40 165 to 40 166 miles). After 2015 the MOT schedule becomes annual with steady increments, showing no rapid mileage spikes and a relatively complete record. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs for lip wear, examine the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball‑joint dust covers for severe deterioration, locate the source of the oil leak, check front tyre tread depth, verify rear brake pad condition, assess anti‑roll bar linkage play and dust‑cover integrity, confirm the offside coil spring condition, test steering rack inner‑joint play, and look for any corrosion or structural damage. These areas represent the most likely future failures despite the overall pass. The low mileage suggests the car has been stored or driven infrequently, yet the recent MOT highlights wear in high‑stress components. A thorough mechanical inspection addressing the items above is essential before purchase to avoid unexpected repairs.