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M4 HBO

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,561 mi
Last recorded65,561 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 HBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 65,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 56,182 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 52,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 52,494 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 51,805 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 50,679 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 49,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has minor underinflation damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,654 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,655 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,182 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 42,182 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,701 miles

Both rear tyres perishing within the tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,867 miles

Small splits to the tread of both rear tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,407 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,082 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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M4 HBO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M4 HBO, 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 M4 HBO registered?

M4 HBO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is M4 HBO safe to buy?

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