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A17 VPS

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,087 mi
Last recorded41,087 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VPS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,087 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 41,083 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 40,843 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 40,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,639 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 40,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 39,948 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,188 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth and worn on inner edges.

Fail 31 Mar 2017 37,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth and worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,556 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,268 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,104 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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A17 VPS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A17 VPS, 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 A17 VPS registered?

A17 VPS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is A17 VPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 VPS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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