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KP09 VRG

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,270 mi
Last recorded77,270 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 77,270 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 71,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Appears to be very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 66,898 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 66,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,061 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,084 miles

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

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

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

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,877 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2020 55,877 miles

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

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

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 53,998 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,639 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 46,391 miles

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

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

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,251 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear tyre has slight age cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Offside Rear tyre has slight age cracks in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2015 30,808 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 20,394 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 12,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 8,873 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 VRG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP09 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

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

Is KP09 VRG safe to buy?

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