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KP54 ABS

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,423 mi
Last recorded115,423 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 ABS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 115,423 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 112,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges also tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges also tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 112,188 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure front flexy pipe in 3 places and rear middle section y piece corroded holed als o/s rear silencer is at point off failure off detachment (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges also tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges also tyre on1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both training arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 108,696 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2023 105,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 101,941 miles

sills covered

Pass 23 Jun 2021 98,970 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 98,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,204 miles

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

Offside Rear plastic jacking block missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,156 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,612 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,545 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 76,545 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,135 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,315 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,944 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,522 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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KP54 ABS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KP54 ABS, 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 KP54 ABS registered?

KP54 ABS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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The MOT history for KP54 ABS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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