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AJ09 TWL

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,096 mi
Last recorded135,096 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 TWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 135,096 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 135,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 133,842 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2024 133,841 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 129,164 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 126,003 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 123,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 120,272 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 120,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 111,331 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2017 100,261 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 100,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front fog lamp damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover / undertray

Fail 10 May 2017 99,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover/ undertray

Pass 12 May 2016 87,885 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertray

Fail 12 May 2016 87,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertray

Pass 26 May 2015 74,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 59,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 11 May 2012 33,456 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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AJ09 TWL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ09 TWL, 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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AJ09 TWL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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