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AF52 ROZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,998 mi
Last recorded88,998 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 ROZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,998 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 83,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 78,877 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,689 miles

Offside Rear parking brake cable mount corroded

general surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 30 Nov 2021 69,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake cable mount corroded

general surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,463 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,633 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal whel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,360 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,253 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,156 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 51,147 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,222 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,084 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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AF52 ROZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF52 ROZ, 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 AF52 ROZ registered?

AF52 ROZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2009.

Is AF52 ROZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 ROZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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