Clunking/rattling driver's side while driving straight over imperfections in road

So, fresh off the new brake actuator pump and new hybrid battery and a nice four hour drive yesterday and today i went over a small bump and started to get a loud clunk/rattle coming from the driver's side front wheel area.

It got worse as I drove home and even rattles going straight on a fairly flat road when i hit only minor imperfections. It sounds like something is loose. I cannot reproduce any noise bouncing the car or rocking it side to side.

Prior to this I would get a squeak/groan from the driver's side when I would go over speed bumps and similar large dips or rises, but that has been curiously quiet for awhile.

The sound reminds me of when the strut mounts were loose and then failed on my parents Toyota Avalon.

I looked at the offending strut top where it bolts to the frame and it does not appear loose. Am I likely looking at a bad strut top assembly? Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks in advance!

 

This is all I can see, clearly the boot is torn (as it is on the passenger side (not pictured)).

 

Btw, car drives smooth other than rattle, and had steering recall part replaced about two months ago, steering seems fine, car handles true.

 

Based on mileage, I guess I'm just going to order new strut/shocks, assembly mounts, washers, boots, etc., and see how that goes, but still any thoughts appreciated.

 

Thanks. I will try to take a look at this before ordering other parts.

 

Good news, I jacked up the car to have a look at the links and noticed there was play in the sway bar itself, so I stuck my hand in to feel around and this came out in my hand... guess I'll start with new bushings and go from there!

 

Yep, I developed that habit owning Saabs. Sometimes running out of gas is not a direct ignition cassette failure, etc.. Part is $13 at the dealer plus 20% coupon, so for about $21 I should be good as new on both sides. Thanks again, I was getting ready to just order the struts before you encouraged me to actually look further under the car. I'll put off the struts for now, car felt good yesterday driving curvy mountain roads...

 

Replacing the bushing solved the noise. Two 12mm bolts. Not too bad; for anyone reading the post, you need to make sure to scrape the rust off the sway bar, beneath the old bushing, so the new bushing will fit properly.