2010 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · MK60 WCW

The vehicle currently fails the MOT test, as recorded on 2023-09-06, indicating a critical structural and mechanical failure that has not been resolved since the previous inspection on 2023-09-06. The most recent test was conducted on 2025-09-15, and the vehicle has not passed the MOT for over six years, demonstrating a significant deterioration in roadworthiness. This extended period of non-compliance suggests that the owner has likely been unable to perform basic upkeep, such as regular tyre changes or wheel alignments, which would have mitigated the wear patterns observed in the 2023-09-06 test. Mileage analysis reveals a distinct gap in the record, with the vehicle failing the MOT in 2023-09-06 at 119,787 miles. This date falls roughly two and a half years after the 2023-09-06 test, creating a clear chronological break in the maintenance history. The vehicle has not been tested since 2023-09-06, and the mileage at that date is approximately 119,787 miles. The subsequent tests from 2022-10-27 and 2023-09-21 show the vehicle passing the MOT after only 118,013 and 120,295 miles respectively, which is consistent with the vehicle's age and typical usage patterns of around 8,372 miles per year. However, the lack of a test in 2023-09-06 and the subsequent failure in 2023-09-21 indicate a severe lack of preventative maintenance, leading to accelerated wear on critical components. Given the recurring faults including structural damage to coil springs, anti-roll bar linkages, and corroded sub-frames, the vehicle presents a high risk of imminent failure due to corrosion and fatigue. The 2023-09-06 test flagged a fractured or broken coil spring and anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, which is a serious structural integrity issue that requires immediate professional assessment. The 2022-10-27 test only flagged a ball joint, suggesting that the structural failure from 2023-09-06 may have been exacerbated by the 119,787-mile gap. A buyer should inspect the vehicle in person immediately, focusing on the coil springs, anti-roll bar linkage, and sub-frames, as well as checking for corrosion on the frame and undertrays, to determine if the vehicle is roadworthy or requires urgent replacement.