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4 EMV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,985 mi
Last recorded65,985 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 EMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 65,985 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,548 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 61,167 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 59,488 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 59,487 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 57,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Jul 2021 55,544 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 55,544 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 53,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 45,729 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 45,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 35,613 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing/cracking and inner edge slight uneven wearing

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,946 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2016 19,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edges

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,875 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,196 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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4 EMV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 EMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 4 EMV registered?

4 EMV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is 4 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 EMV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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