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HG53 AMS

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,032 mi
Last recorded91,032 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 AMS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 91,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 90,436 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and other suspension/chassis components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface and bumper has slight dent/damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 90,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and other suspension/chassis components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface and bumper has slight dent/damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 87,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 84,190 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 84,190 miles

Brake pressure storage reservoir heavily damaged brake fluid sealing lid cannot function as intended (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,242 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,049 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 74,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,353 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,653 miles

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

•Nearside Non obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

•Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,791 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 51,788 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,849 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,645 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has several chunks out of outer sidewall (not showing cords) and has uneven wear on inner edge (stepped)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,073 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,502 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 24,499 miles

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

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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HG53 AMS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HG53 AMS, 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 HG53 AMS registered?

HG53 AMS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is HG53 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 AMS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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