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EO09 ERK

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,964 mi
Last recorded65,964 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 ERK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,964 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 64,194 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s of high level stop lamp n/w (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 61,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,656 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,775 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,252 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 51,252 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 47,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,266 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 39,266 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,873 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,471 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,496 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 18,943 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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EO09 ERK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EO09 ERK, 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 EO09 ERK registered?

EO09 ERK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is EO09 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 ERK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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