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KX09 TMO

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,292 mi
Last recorded118,292 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 TMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,127 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,443 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 92,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,937 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 82,666 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 65,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 58,798 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 58,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 94w conti (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,269 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,214 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,749 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,427 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,253 miles

rear pads low and discs rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,282 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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KX09 TMO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KX09 TMO, 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 KX09 TMO registered?

KX09 TMO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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