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AJ09 TWN

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,110 mi
Last recorded116,110 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 TWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,110 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 116,072 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working Nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Nearside (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,853 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nsf tyre bald inner & outer edges

osf tyre bald outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2019 88,779 miles

Emissions not tested way too much oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb laying loose in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nsf tyre bald inner & outer edges

osf tyre bald outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,371 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 23 Jun 2015 29,016 miles

engine undertray and factory fitted sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,803 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ09 TWN, 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 TWN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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