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HJ09 OBE

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,221 mi
Last recorded119,221 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 OBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,221 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Slight wear engine mount

Fail 2 Sep 2021 111,021 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking On flexi copper washer (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Slight wear engine mount

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,814 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,729 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 98,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,189 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 72,189 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,190 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 661,853 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 y xl (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,301 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 OBE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

HJ09 OBE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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