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M5 OJK

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,856 mi
Last recorded87,856 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer bumper support bracket insecure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 87,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer bumper support bracket insecure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 85,805 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 82,853 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 77,461 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hitting on the heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 73,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 69,802 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 66,863 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,511 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,557 miles

Child seat fitted - not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 42,557 miles

Child seat fitted - not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,658 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 36,632 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 29,726 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,933 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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M5 OJK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M5 OJK, 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 M5 OJK registered?

M5 OJK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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