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AV58 GUG

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,753 mi
Last recorded127,753 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 GUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 127,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,252 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 107,548 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf lenses hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,183 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 87,182 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,599 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,523 miles

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

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

all four tyres wearing to inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,562 miles

Emissions temp tester inop.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 69,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Emissions temp tester inop.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,895 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)

Unable to clearly see the front inner pads.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres surface perish cracking in between tread areas,worn edges and nearside 3mm tread depth and offside 3.5mm tread depth in areas

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread on both shoulders,and 3mm tread depth in areas

unable to clearly visualise front inner brake pads

Fail 14 Mar 2013 51,071 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres surface perish cracking in between tread areas,worn edges and nearside 3mm tread depth and offside 3.5mm tread depth in areas

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread on both shoulders,and 3mm tread depth in areas

unable to clearly visualise front inner brake pads

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,537 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,235 miles

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

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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AV58 GUG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV58 GUG, 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 AV58 GUG registered?

AV58 GUG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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