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GU09 UMA

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,596 mi
Last recorded105,596 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 UMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 105,596 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 100,369 miles

Nearside front tyre void of tread on shoulder

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

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2018 95,377 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 89,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,534 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,466 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,285 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on indicators

Fail 21 Mar 2015 77,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wear on indicators

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,490 miles

o/s/f tyre wear

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2014 72,486 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wear

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,060 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,233 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 UMA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

GU09 UMA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is GU09 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 UMA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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