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A4 AEX

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,660 mi
Last recorded53,660 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 AEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 45,225 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both lightly perishing 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 37,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 28,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 20,743 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 20,016 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2019 20,013 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2018 19,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 19,157 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2015 14,666 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 12,937 miles

Nsf tyre outer edge smooth

Pass 13 May 2013 11,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 9,094 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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A4 AEX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A4 AEX, 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 A4 AEX registered?

A4 AEX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is A4 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 AEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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