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H4 GDJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,602 mi
Last recorded125,602 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 GDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 125,602 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 121,765 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 121,765 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 115,970 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 115,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,467 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe onto exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Weak in operation - Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 107,467 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe onto exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Weak in operation - Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,930 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both weak/soft (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped inner edge

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,854 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2017 68,073 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,556 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)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 54,713 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 54,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 49,106 miles

Exhaust emmisions too clean to register on test equiptment.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,522 miles

n/s/f tyre limit

o/s/f tyre limit

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 17 Feb 2014 42,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre limit

o/s/f tyre limit

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,289 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,694 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)

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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H4 GDJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H4 GDJ, 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 H4 GDJ registered?

H4 GDJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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