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MO05 EMK

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,418 mi
Last recorded75,418 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO05 EMK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 75,418 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 74,952 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 May 2025 74,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2024 73,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 72,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 71,692 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,574 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 69,570 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 67,704 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 67,704 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 64,848 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 60,707 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 57,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 53,287 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 46,348 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,747 miles

slight un-even wear to rear tyres.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,150 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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MO05 EMK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MO05 EMK, 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 MO05 EMK registered?

MO05 EMK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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