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AO09 ARZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,341 mi
Last recorded175,341 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ARZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 175,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 175,320 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Jun 2025 166,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield is not fully secure

Fail 11 Jun 2025 166,400 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield is not fully secure

Pass 31 May 2024 157,641 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 148,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 139,220 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 131,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2021 131,651 miles

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2020 122,238 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2020 122,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2019 111,558 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 May 2019 111,558 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 99,449 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 99,449 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 89,283 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,980 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,190 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 65,188 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,475 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 43,475 miles

Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,632 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 ARZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ARZ, 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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AO09 ARZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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