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NU09 ERJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 ERJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 117,759 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 106,117 miles

various items corrded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 104,884 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 98,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 89,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,730 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 82,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,573 miles

Central exhaust slight leak from flexie joint

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

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

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,297 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 69,297 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,378 miles

no acceleration detected

Fail 28 Apr 2017 60,378 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

no acceleration detected

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 34,433 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 27,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,156 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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NU09 ERJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU09 ERJ, 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 NU09 ERJ registered?

NU09 ERJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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