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B22 TEO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,326 mi
Last recorded98,326 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 TEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 98,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts inner weel arch, by front subframe. Headlamp leveller wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak auxiliary belt area

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 94,453 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 89,960 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 87,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 81,279 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 76,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 74,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 71,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,472 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 61,802 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,515 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,296 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 28,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,679 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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B22 TEO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B22 TEO, 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 B22 TEO registered?

B22 TEO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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