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KP09 VRJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,979 mi
Last recorded128,979 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 128,979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 127,628 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 125,955 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 125,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 123,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 121,123 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 121,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 119,211 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 119,203 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and o/s/rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 111,185 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 111,185 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 98,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 84,984 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,813 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,806 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 7 Oct 2015 75,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 72,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 57,618 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 41,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VRJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

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

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