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RV09 OGS

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,693 mi
Last recorded42,693 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 OGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 42,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and has some outer sidewall damage/advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 42,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and has some outer sidewall damage/advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 41,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 39,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front subframe rusty

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear subframe rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,218 miles

piece of metal in nearside rear tyre tread pattern

Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,300 miles

offside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2021 35,724 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,811 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and at aprox 2mm ()

Pass 11 May 2018 24,542 miles

rear registration plate fading

Pass 3 May 2017 20,314 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 16,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 9,364 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has a metal splinter near valve in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2014 5,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 4,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 3,915 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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RV09 OGS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RV09 OGS, 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 RV09 OGS registered?

RV09 OGS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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