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HG09 ELC

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,712 mi
Last recorded84,712 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 ELC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 84,712 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 84,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 84,358 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 84,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,603 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,596 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 74,841 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 66,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 65,988 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,703 miles

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 61,131 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 61,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,673 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 59,629 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,237 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 57,965 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,246 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,031 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,814 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 31,813 miles

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

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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HG09 ELC 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 HG09 ELC, 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 HG09 ELC registered?

HG09 ELC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is HG09 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 ELC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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