CarVerify

Free Car Check

AA57 KAY

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,728 mi
Last recorded86,728 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 KAY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 86,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 86,291 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 86,280 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush N/s & O/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shock absorber mount. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 85,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre fitted wrong way round on rim

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,788 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 83,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around entire inner tread circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,440 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,401 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,212 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 74,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,819 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,774 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,617 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,405 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 42,091 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,822 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AA57 KAY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AA57 KAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AA57 KAY?

You can check the full history of AA57 KAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AA57 KAY registered?

AA57 KAY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AA57 KAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA57 KAY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AA57 KAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AA57 KAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.