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KP09 VRM

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,955 mi
Last recorded39,955 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 39,955 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,947 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 36,540 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Aug 2022 35,154 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Aug 2021 33,471 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Aug 2021 33,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Aug 2020 31,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Jul 2019 28,738 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,286 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,336 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 10,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,377 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 VRM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

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

Is KP09 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP09 VRM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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