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HJ09 OBV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,393 mi
Last recorded91,393 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 91,393 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both wing mirror glasses deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,859 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,934 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 52,923 miles

The front brake discs and pads are 75% worn

The n/s mirror glass is slightly discoloured

The starter motor is rough

There are small stonechips in the windscreen

There is various slight bodywork damage including the wheels

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,863 miles

N/S wing mirror glass slightly discoloured

O/S/R tyre worn to 4mm

both corners of the rear bumper and both front wheels are scuffed

front brake pads 50% worn and the discs are worn/lipped

starter motor rough

sticker and other item removed from windscreen prior to test

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,593 miles

Front brake disc surfaces slightly worn/lipped. Brake pads 50% worn

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,201 miles

Rear brake pads 50% worn

Rear bumper scuffed

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,079 miles

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

rear bumperscuffed

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,652 miles

all tyes worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s/f wheel rim scuffed.

rear brake pads 50% worn.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 13,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

underbody dry!

Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,950 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 OBV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBV, 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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HJ09 OBV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 April 2009.

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