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HV09 USX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,388 mi
Last recorded135,388 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 USX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 135,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 135,353 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 129,558 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 129,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 126,134 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 123,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Collector section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 118,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section joint and Rear Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 118,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section joint and Rear Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 113,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs modified. Secure when lifted and lowered at time of test

Pass 30 May 2020 109,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,310 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 103,310 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,088 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,960 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 79,800 miles

rear brake pads getting low disks worn

Pass 15 May 2015 74,066 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 65,101 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear inner c v boot leaking greese

offside steering rack gatior damp with oil

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,653 miles

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

front screen damage

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front screen damage

Fail 22 Jun 2012 42,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front screen damage

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 USX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 USX, 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 USX registered?

HV09 USX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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