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M444 LOJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

192,321 mi
Last recorded192,321 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 LOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 192,321 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 192,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 178,934 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 164,468 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 152,732 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 143,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 131,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 127,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 123,784 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 99,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,134 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,023 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 57,023 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight distortion on inner edge of both rear tyres

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,308 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 45,308 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,743 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,744 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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M444 LOJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 M444 LOJ, 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 M444 LOJ registered?

M444 LOJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is M444 LOJ safe to buy?

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