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ML09 SMX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,410 mi
Last recorded131,410 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 SMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 131,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 112,828 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 112,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking pinion leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,268 miles

Front lower ball joint dust covers slightly perished

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover slightly perished

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 92,268 miles

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

Front lower ball joint dust covers slightly perished

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover slightly perished

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,349 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 90,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,593 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,516 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,606 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished

Engine covers and under-trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.2.C.1c)

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

Tyre pressure monitor system light indicates fault. vehicle pre january 2012

Fail 17 Jan 2018 71,570 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres cracked/perished

Engine covers and under-trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.2.C.1c)

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

Tyre pressure monitor system light indicates fault. vehicle pre january 2012

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,780 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 63,215 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,055 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2014 60,950 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

tpms indicates a fault

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,733 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 SMX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 ML09 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

ML09 SMX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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