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G17 TGR

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,016 mi
Last recorded100,016 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 TGR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 100,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 93,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,913 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,589 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 7 Dec 2021 79,328 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle braking efforts close to prescribed limits

Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,915 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both mirror lens detoirated x 2

Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both mirror lens detoirated x 2

Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,817 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 63,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,225 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,463 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2014 35,461 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,087 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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G17 TGR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G17 TGR, 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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G17 TGR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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