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HV09 URS

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,553 mi
Last recorded194,553 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 194,553 miles

Central Rear Upper subframe slightly rusted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 184,016 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 184,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer & pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 172,903 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 172,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction egr fault cleared (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 163,371 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2020 163,370 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2019 157,978 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 149,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 143,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 133,730 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear discs slightly worn and rusted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,357 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 113,826 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,445 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 84,445 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 URS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV09 URS, 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 URS registered?

HV09 URS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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