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ML09 SKU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,125 mi
Last recorded108,125 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 SKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 108,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield not fully secured

Fail 17 Oct 2022 106,669 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield not fully secured

Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,770 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 103,770 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,405 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 101,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,004 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,461 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 90,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 90,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,990 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 80,972 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,263 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven across the tread

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 63,263 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven across the tread

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,597 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing uneven across the tread

Fail 6 Mar 2015 47,597 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing uneven across the tread

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,358 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,164 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 18,897 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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ML09 SKU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML09 SKU, 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 ML09 SKU registered?

ML09 SKU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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