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AF09 MVX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 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

RegistrationAF09 MVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,559 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 96,073 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,132 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,262 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 65,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

No Emissions

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,298 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,681 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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AF09 MVX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AF09 MVX, 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 AF09 MVX?

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What year was AF09 MVX registered?

AF09 MVX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is AF09 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 MVX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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