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DE09 JHX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,547 mi
Last recorded184,547 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 JHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 184,547 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2021 184,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 183,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Exhaust deterioated

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cut/damaged/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 177,074 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 176,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 162,751 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 162,480 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 143,406 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive of engine , coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 142,732 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter broken and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive of engine , coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 121,140 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,756 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 115,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 95,185 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,098 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,251 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,122 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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DE09 JHX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE09 JHX, 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 DE09 JHX registered?

DE09 JHX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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