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AO09 ARF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,639 mi
Last recorded167,639 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ARF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 167,639 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 167,639 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 161,195 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 161,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 156,882 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface across under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 151,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 137,316 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 137,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2020 129,570 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 107,882 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 107,882 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,227 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,053 miles

Front under tray fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2015 43,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,402 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,253 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,162 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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AO09 ARF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 AO09 ARF, 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 AO09 ARF registered?

AO09 ARF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AO09 ARF safe to buy?

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