2012 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · OU12 CWN

The vehicle is currently without a valid MOT, as the last certificate expired in July 2023. This is the most immediate hurdle, as the car cannot be legally driven on the road without a fresh test. The mechanical trend is worsening, particularly regarding the suspension. In 2022, the tester flagged anti-roll bar linkage issues, and by 2023, a nearside front coil spring had fractured sufficiently to cause a failure. While this was repaired to pass a retest a week later, it indicates ageing suspension components that are under stress. Tyre condition is another recurring risk. The history notes front tyres worn close to the limit with cracking in 2023, similar to wear issues in 2020. The cracking specifically suggests the rubber is degrading from age rather than just mileage. This aligns with the mileage data, which shows the car covered very few miles—less than 300—between the 2022 and 2023 tests. Long periods of standing can cause tyres to perish and brakes to seize.