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KP09 VPZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,163 mi
Last recorded195,163 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 VPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 195,163 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 195,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 190,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 185,839 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 179,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 179,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Lower Column UJ (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 169,268 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 169,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 160,161 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 137,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,942 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 10 Apr 2018 120,942 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,350 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape.

both rear tyres low inner edges.

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre suspect puncher

Fail 7 Apr 2016 89,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre suspect puncher

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,208 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,069 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 49,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,878 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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KP09 VPZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KP09 VPZ, 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 KP09 VPZ registered?

KP09 VPZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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