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HJ09 OBD

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,514 mi
Last recorded158,514 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 OBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 158,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 149,989 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 140,619 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 140,611 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 140,490 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 129,462 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 129,462 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 127,157 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 127,157 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,610 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 118,298 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 115,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,177 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 111,173 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box rubber is missing. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,030 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 81,019 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,248 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 OBD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 HJ09 OBD, 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 OBD registered?

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

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