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GX09 FJK

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,932 mi
Last recorded160,932 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 FJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 160,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner edge disc border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 160,929 miles

Central Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner edge disc border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 151,529 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 151,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 149,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 149,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 144,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 138,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 38,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 134,527 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 131,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 131,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 126,419 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 126,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 113,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,879 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on extreme outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2015 98,873 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on extreme outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,290 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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GX09 FJK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GX09 FJK, 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 GX09 FJK registered?

GX09 FJK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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