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AXZ 4469

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,449 mi
Last recorded224,449 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 4469
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 224,449 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 224,446 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 219,310 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 219,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 215,899 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 215,889 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 210,258 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 210,150 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 201,974 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 201,807 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 190,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 176,662 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 164,580 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2017 152,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 136,367 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,892 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 110,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,636 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 86,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,327 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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AXZ 4469 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AXZ 4469, 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 AXZ 4469 registered?

AXZ 4469 is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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