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P9 RJD

2013 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

139,659 mi
Last recorded139,659 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 RJD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 139,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 117,697 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 135,639 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,228 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 122,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2023 110,302 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 111,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 107,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,432 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 105,866 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 84,971 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 103,781 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,495 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,831 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 102,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt x1. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt x1. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt x1. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt x1. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,940 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2018 100,897 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 100,897 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Hub swivel bearing seal has slight leak

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear both rear tyres worn lumpy and out of shape

Fail 21 Feb 2017 54,919 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Hub swivel bearing seal has slight leak

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear both rear tyres worn lumpy and out of shape

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,214 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,631 miles

Nearside Front hub swivel bearing seal has slight leak

Offside Front hub swivel bearing seal has slight leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P9 RJD is a 2013 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 P9 RJD, 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 13 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P9 RJD registered?

P9 RJD is a 2013 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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