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MW54 ABS

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,909 mi
Last recorded244,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 ABS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 244,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 244,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 223,968 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 133,786 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi damaged, has small leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped, edges corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily scored, corroding, lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped, edges corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily scored, corroding, lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 124,421 miles

Exhaust front flexi has a minor leak of gases.

Front & rear registration plates becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,189 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 122,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 119,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 119,361 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 111,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,427 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,345 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,227 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 61,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,117 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,864 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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MW54 ABS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW54 ABS, 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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MW54 ABS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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