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HG09 ELX

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,811 mi
Last recorded111,811 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 ELX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 111,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 107,902 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 103,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 100,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,464 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 12 May 2021 89,403 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 86,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 81,987 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 77,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 70,652 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 70,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 59,399 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

n/s/r outer sidelamp n/w

Pass 14 May 2015 51,129 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 May 2014 41,981 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2014 41,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2013 32,906 miles

front tyres badly worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 May 2013 32,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres badly worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2012 23,071 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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HG09 ELX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG09 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

HG09 ELX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is HG09 ELX safe to buy?

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