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HG09 ELU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,592 mi
Last recorded167,592 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 ELU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 167,592 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 163,197 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 157,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 157,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 151,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 151,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 134,523 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 120,823 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 120,686 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,363 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 107,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,017 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 40,983 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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HG09 ELU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 HG09 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

HG09 ELU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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