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HO58 GAN

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,153 mi
Last recorded81,153 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO58 GAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 81,153 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

one tow bar bolt not fully tight

Fail 20 Mar 2025 81,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

one tow bar bolt not fully tight

Pass 17 Nov 2023 79,517 miles

All 4 tyres worn badly worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 79,509 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All 4 tyres worn badly worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,201 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2022 74,201 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,490 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2021 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,127 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,118 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 58,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 54,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to wear bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 47,466 miles

under cover fitted some component can not checked

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,069 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 44,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,910 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,944 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 28,408 miles

nearside front tyre has slight uneven wear.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 28,405 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight uneven wear.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 23,868 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 23,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 19,480 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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HO58 GAN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HO58 GAN, 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 HO58 GAN registered?

HO58 GAN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2009.

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