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A10 PDR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,490 mi
Last recorded183,490 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 PDR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 183,490 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 177,775 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 167,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 161,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 161,150 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brakes disc weather guards corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 152,341 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 141,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,668 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 122,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 103,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,430 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,453 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,479 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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A10 PDR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A10 PDR, 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 A10 PDR registered?

A10 PDR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is A10 PDR safe to buy?

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