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AV09 TXW

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,460 mi
Last recorded175,460 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 TXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 175,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear heel board corroded.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Subframe has corrosion.

Fail 12 Sep 2024 175,455 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear heel board corroded.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Subframe has corrosion.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 171,401 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 165,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 157,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 152,942 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 144,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 134,169 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 117,170 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)

Fail 15 May 2017 117,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 14 Jun 2016 101,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,093 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,833 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,833 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jul 2013 54,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre wearing out inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,588 miles

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

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

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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AV09 TXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV09 TXW, 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 AV09 TXW registered?

AV09 TXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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