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A7 XMH

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,995 mi
Last recorded99,995 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XMH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 90,913 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 83,809 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,304 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 82,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,452 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 81,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 70,552 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 70,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 62,405 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 62,151 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,936 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

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

Pass 5 May 2016 44,460 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 44,215 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,163 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 29,824 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 22,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,294 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,171 miles

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

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

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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A7 XMH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A7 XMH, 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 A7 XMH registered?

A7 XMH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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