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M700 ARW

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,368 mi
Last recorded148,368 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 ARW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 148,368 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 142,496 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 139,348 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 137,099 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 133,217 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 129,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tail lights illuminated but dimmer on osr

Small chip in screen out of drivers view

Pass 18 Dec 2019 127,247 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 127,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 117,280 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,340 miles

sill and wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 105,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates corroded

rear fog light faded / advise attention

slight bind on nearside front brake

splits in both front tyre inner side walls

Pass 29 May 2015 97,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake back plate rotted

rear fog light starting to fade

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 May 2015 97,104 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake back plate rotted

rear fog light starting to fade

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,806 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear fog light starting to fade

split in nearside wiper blade

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,142 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,688 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 43,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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M700 ARW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M700 ARW, 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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M700 ARW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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