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RV09 OHN

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,234 mi
Last recorded141,234 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 OHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 141,234 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 135,503 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 135,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 132,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,303 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 121,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 114,915 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 114,817 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit also emitting sight black smoke (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arms dust covers are perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are corroded bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 10,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,721 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,745 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 80,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 72,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,029 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 31 Aug 2013 61,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,409 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 OHN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV09 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

RV09 OHN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is RV09 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 OHN shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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