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ML54 XML

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,934 mi
Last recorded22,934 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XML
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 22,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 14,219 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 14,195 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 13,963 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 13,959 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 13,919 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 13,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 12,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,696 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,629 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 9,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 8,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,345 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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ML54 XML is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ML54 XML, 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 ML54 XML registered?

ML54 XML is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is ML54 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 XML shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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