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EM02 ACM

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,202 mi
Last recorded92,202 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM02 ACM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 92,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 92,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 86,865 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 86,863 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 82,640 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on edges (feathering) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,054 miles

Rear Inner both tyres uneven wear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,281 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 70,281 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned n/s inner o/s outer (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 67,351 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,381 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,254 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,604 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,485 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 46,444 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,075 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,573 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

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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EM02 ACM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 EM02 ACM, 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 EM02 ACM registered?

EM02 ACM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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