2010 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · MK60 WCV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension wear components. While the most recent test in September 2023 at 168,452 miles passed, it carried an advisory for a worn nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush. This specific defect was also noted during the September 2022 test at 141,538 miles, indicating that the component has not been replaced despite being flagged in two consecutive annual inspections. At 168,452 miles over 16 years, the car averages approximately 10,500 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant gap in records between February 2021 and April 2022, during which the vehicle covered over 11,000 miles in just fourteen months. This burst of high mileage likely accelerated the wear on the braking and suspension systems, as evidenced by the multiple failures in April 2022 involving hydraulic caliper leaks and brake binding issues. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The April 2022 failure highlighted a leaking nearside front hydraulic caliper and imbalanced brakes across the axle, which suggests potential issues with seized pistons or perished seals. Furthermore, the recurring advisory on the nearside rear upper suspension bush requires checking for excessive play or rubber degradation that could affect handling stability. Given the past history of an EGR pipe leak and high exhaust emissions in 2021, the exhaust manifold and turbo system should also be inspected to ensure no new leaks have developed since the last repairs.