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E7 MKO

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 MKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 81,862 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,150 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald egdes (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/r tyre bald on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2023 74,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/f tyre bald on edge

o/s/f tyrte worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,450 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,808 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,784 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 64,243 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage not contained within 10mm in zone a (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,244 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 48,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,167 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,280 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,418 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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E7 MKO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E7 MKO, 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 E7 MKO registered?

E7 MKO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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