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HJ09 OBU

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,596 mi
Last recorded112,596 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 112,596 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 96,794 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,734 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,218 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 31,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,368 miles

front tyre pressures appear low.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,686 miles

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

o/s front tyre starting to split in tread area.

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 OBU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

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

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