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GU09 UMF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,790 mi
Last recorded106,790 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 UMF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 106,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 106,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2023 98,129 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,794 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,259 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 82,259 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,994 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 75,981 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter by tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,514 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 68,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,676 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,665 miles

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

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

one near side tail light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,440 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,815 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,377 miles

diesel smoke emmisions to clean to register on testing equipment

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 UMF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

GU09 UMF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is GU09 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 UMF shows 16 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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