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HV09 EPE

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,191 mi
Last recorded123,191 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 EPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 123,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 122,197 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 121,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 120,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 117,577 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to crack in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Coolant pipe at front of engine very corroded and weeping.

Fail 26 Mar 2021 117,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to crack in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Coolant pipe at front of engine very corroded and weeping.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 115,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 109,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,668 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,961 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 34,082 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,586 miles

both rear tyres have fine cracks in tread area

Fail 8 Jan 2014 30,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

225/45/17-94y hankook

both rear tyres have fine cracks in tread area

Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,970 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,961 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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HV09 EPE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HV09 EPE, 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 HV09 EPE registered?

HV09 EPE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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