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M14 PEE

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,831 mi
Last recorded159,831 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 PEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 159,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 146,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 146,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 132,465 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 132,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 120,861 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 120,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm outer bush insecure in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component fractured hub assembly at lower fixing bolt (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 120,389 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 120,388 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 120,387 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 117,931 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,525 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 116,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread distorted/lumps on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,908 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,124 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 90,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 90,554 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,218 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,172 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,930 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,856 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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M14 PEE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M14 PEE, 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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M14 PEE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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