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ML09 SOA

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,615 mi
Last recorded88,615 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 SOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 88,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 66,781 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 66,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,366 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 56,589 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,333 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 51,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 46,862 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 42,204 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 36,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 30,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2013 25,065 miles

advise both front tyres worn on outter eages

advise both rear tyres starting to step on inner tread

Pass 17 May 2012 18,690 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 SOA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol 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 ML09 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

ML09 SOA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is ML09 SOA safe to buy?

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