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NL09 OBU

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,018 mi
Last recorded142,018 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 OBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 142,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flat spotting on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip damage in windscreen.

Fail 27 Jul 2026 142,001 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flat spotting on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stone chip damage in windscreen.

Pass 22 Jul 2025 135,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised investigate! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Stone chip damage in windscreen.

Pass 22 Jul 2024 123,710 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 113,286 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 108,842 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear spring arm outer bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear spring arm outer bush slightly deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 73,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,093 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,774 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 40,541 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 40,310 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,173 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,428 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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NL09 OBU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NL09 OBU, 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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NL09 OBU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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