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D13 SJE

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,481 mi
Last recorded140,481 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 SJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 140,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2026 140,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2025 123,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 123,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 122,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support brackets heavily corroded (one completely broken)

Fail 7 Jul 2022 122,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support brackets heavily corroded (one completely broken)

Pass 27 May 2021 111,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre more worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2020 102,619 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,509 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 85,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 85,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 77,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,694 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 67,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 56,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 43,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,348 miles

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

cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,847 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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D13 SJE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 D13 SJE, 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 D13 SJE registered?

D13 SJE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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