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MX09 VBD

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,061 mi
Last recorded125,061 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 VBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 125,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 125,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 117,480 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 117,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 110,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 104,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,698 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 92,091 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 92,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock top mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock top mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cut across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 91,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention needed asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight blow on exhaust front flexi

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,160 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,160 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in Tread

Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,168 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2016 44,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,277 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,238 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,649 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,795 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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MX09 VBD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MX09 VBD, 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 MX09 VBD registered?

MX09 VBD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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