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MH05 RUD

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,552 mi
Last recorded81,552 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 RUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,552 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 79,689 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 66,433 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 63,090 miles

Engine cover under tray and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2021 59,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2020 57,098 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,586 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 54,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,755 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,669 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,391 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front damaged on outer wall

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a slight cut to outer wall

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking on tread

offside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a slight cut o outer wall

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking on tread

offside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Sep 2012 25,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,893 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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MH05 RUD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MH05 RUD, 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 MH05 RUD registered?

MH05 RUD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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