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MF09 HSL

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,706 mi
Last recorded108,706 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 HSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 108,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,100 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 89,429 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 89,426 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,888 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,392 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,527 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,642 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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MF09 HSL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MF09 HSL, 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 MF09 HSL registered?

MF09 HSL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is MF09 HSL safe to buy?

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