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AK09 FRN

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,945 mi
Last recorded139,945 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 FRN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 139,945 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 139,937 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not holding steady light (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light stop lights not holding a steady light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative light not on dash (4.5.3 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear rebound rubber loose

front fog lights not working

heat shield middle insecure

reverse light not working

secondary bonnet latch missing

Pass 10 Nov 2023 137,007 miles

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

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear rebound rubbers deteriorating

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both interior door close handle trims broken

heat shield central slightly insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2023 137,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour emissions failed (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear rebound rubbers deteriorating

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both interior door close handle trims broken

heat shield central slightly insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2022 130,369 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension rebound rubbers deteriorating

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

manufacture side sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 5 Nov 2021 122,446 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing damage

drivers interal door pull handle deteriorating

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads wearing

slight visable smoke and recommend service

Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,497 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,963 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 91,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 76,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,389 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking between outer tread blocks

Fail 5 Dec 2013 40,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,067 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,937 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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AK09 FRN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK09 FRN, 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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AK09 FRN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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