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HG09 UGA

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

215,528 mi
Last recorded215,528 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 215,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 215,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 202,141 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 202,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 7 Nov 2023 188,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake travel high

Fail 3 Nov 2023 188,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake travel high

Pass 21 Oct 2022 171,827 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 171,826 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 153,412 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 153,412 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 134,021 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 134,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,405 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 119,405 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,469 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 99,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 78,355 miles

engine covers fitted restricting view

tested on a wet day

Fail 11 Nov 2017 78,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted restricting view

tested on a wet day

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres low

Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,010 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,206 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 UGA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UGA, 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 UGA registered?

HG09 UGA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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