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GU09 ULZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,517 mi
Last recorded70,517 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 ULZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 70,517 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 70,517 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 67,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 65,446 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake discs slight lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,491 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake discs slight lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 63,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake discs slight lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,027 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 54,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,267 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,361 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,464 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,392 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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GU09 ULZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GU09 ULZ, 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 GU09 ULZ registered?

GU09 ULZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is GU09 ULZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 ULZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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