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A3 SJE

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,877 mi
Last recorded98,877 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,877 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 98,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 92,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 86,053 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 86,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,781 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 75,781 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 71,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Slow puncture. ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,761 miles

Brake lights fading (pink!)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,806 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 49,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,386 miles

screen stone chipped

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,226 miles

Emissions too clean to register.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,130 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,325 miles

Drivers wiper blade slightly smears screen

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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A3 SJE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 SJE, 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 A3 SJE registered?

A3 SJE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is A3 SJE safe to buy?

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