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HJ09 OBS

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,845 mi
Last recorded142,845 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 OBS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 142,845 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 135,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 127,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 120,913 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil level very low,may require to attention soon

slight gear box oil leaking

Pass 11 May 2018 108,839 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 94,534 miles

gearbox oil leak

nearside headlamp pattern getting poor

Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,534 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

gearbox oil leak

nearside headlamp pattern getting poor

Pass 6 May 2016 73,028 miles

rear brake pads look very low

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2015 55,822 miles

rear tyres low on edges

Fail 9 May 2015 55,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres low on edges

Fail 12 May 2014 40,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 May 2014 40,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,782 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,085 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 OBS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

HJ09 OBS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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