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MC09 MED

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,207 mi
Last recorded137,207 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC09 MED
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 137,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2155516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 128,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 128,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

OS HEAD LAMP AIM SLIGHTY INCORRECT

Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,816 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 118,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2155516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 109,717 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 109,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tread low & worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 91,148 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,267 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,165 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 50,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,468 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres stepped on edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2016 47,468 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres stepped on edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,094 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,382 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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MC09 MED is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MC09 MED, 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 MC09 MED registered?

MC09 MED is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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