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DE09 JHL

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 JHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 82,314 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 82,230 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 80,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked around edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount tight

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 79,681 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount tight

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement [under inflated] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,709 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,363 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,176 miles

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

warning light on to indicate low performance but not MIL light

Fail 15 Jan 2019 70,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread split all the way round and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

warning light on to indicate low performance but not MIL light

Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,956 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 64,954 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 60,135 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,786 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,016 miles

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

unable to inspect all rear brake pipes owing to routing behind chassis members and fuel tank.

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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DE09 JHL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE09 JHL, 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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DE09 JHL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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