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AJZ 9194

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,767 mi
Last recorded127,767 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 9194
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 127,767 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 127,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 112,531 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 112,531 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 108,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 108,357 miles

Front Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective pressure pipe split open (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 99,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,013 miles

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

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

front bottom ball joint boots perished

turbo boost pipe split

Fail 20 Oct 2021 92,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

front bottom ball joint boots perished

turbo boost pipe split

Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,529 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Fail 27 Oct 2020 87,529 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,549 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limits n/s/r tyre wearing close to limits

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,606 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

TPMS warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,648 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,705 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 49,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/rear tyre has a screw in it possible puncture although does not look very low,

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,322 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,763 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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AJZ 9194 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 AJZ 9194, 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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AJZ 9194 is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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