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M55 GWM

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,101 mi
Last recorded111,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 GWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 111,101 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 105,027 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 13 Aug 2024 98,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,121 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,085 miles

Offside Front WIPER STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,470 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,840 miles

Front exhaust "flexi" damaged but no leak of gases

Fail 6 Aug 2019 61,840 miles

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

Front exhaust "flexi" damaged but no leak of gases

Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,987 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,960 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,741 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,458 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 27,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,512 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,746 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,194 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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M55 GWM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M55 GWM, 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 M55 GWM registered?

M55 GWM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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