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H9 SLY

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 SLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 98,006 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 76,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 54,169 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 99,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 47,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,921 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 44,611 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 44,611 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,928 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,200 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 39,153 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,657 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,005 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,193 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,048 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,320 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,238 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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H9 SLY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H9 SLY, 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 H9 SLY registered?

H9 SLY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is H9 SLY safe to buy?

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