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HJ09 OBR

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,030 mi
Last recorded26,030 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 26,030 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 20,576 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 16,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 14,148 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 14,148 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 13,959 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 12,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 10,808 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 10,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 10,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 10,089 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall had some damage but no cords visable

Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,893 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 9,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 7,599 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 6,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 4,459 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 OBR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

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

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