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HJ09 OBK

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,709 mi
Last recorded129,709 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 129,709 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 121,491 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 114,938 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 114,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 109,796 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 101,760 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 97,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced slightly discoloured (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 78,349 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,491 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads unevenly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,660 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 OBK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OBK, 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 OBK registered?

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

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