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GB09 EVX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,603 mi
Last recorded115,603 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB09 EVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 115,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 115,603 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 112,503 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 112,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 102,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,720 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,622 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 89,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre slight wear.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,988 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 64,986 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,966 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,966 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,334 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,659 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,009 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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GB09 EVX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GB09 EVX, 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 GB09 EVX registered?

GB09 EVX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is GB09 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB09 EVX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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