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HJ09 OBB

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 OBB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 94,639 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 94,639 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 90,120 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 85,416 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 79,392 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 79,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 72,890 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 67,604 miles

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated/perished.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,441 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 59,984 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 55,855 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,871 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

screen blades smear slightly

slight play in both front roll bar link arms

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,174 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,238 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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HJ09 OBB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HJ09 OBB, 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 HJ09 OBB registered?

HJ09 OBB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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