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HG09 EMV

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,402 mi
Last recorded17,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 EMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 17,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 17,190 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 17,116 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 16,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 16,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unclipped dog harnesses to test rear seat belts

Fail 28 Oct 2021 16,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unclipped dog harnesses to test rear seat belts

Pass 24 Nov 2020 16,180 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 15,816 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 15,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 15,257 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,283 miles

all tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2016 13,494 miles

front tyres wearing on edges , sidewalls perishing and close to wearbars

Pass 29 May 2015 11,571 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 8,103 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 6,479 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 EMV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG09 EMV registered?

HG09 EMV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is HG09 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 EMV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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