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A2 VUT

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,284 mi
Last recorded117,284 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VUT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,284 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 110,977 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 110,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 103,812 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 93,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 85,501 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 85,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,921 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,807 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,667 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,744 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,916 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,911 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,291 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,176 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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A2 VUT 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 88.9%.

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 A2 VUT, 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 A2 VUT registered?

A2 VUT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is A2 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VUT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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