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RV09 OHP

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,767 mi
Last recorded141,767 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 OHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 141,767 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshields insecure

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Fail 27 Apr 2026 141,767 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heatshields insecure

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 May 2025 141,411 miles

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

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Jun 2024 140,981 miles

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

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 6 Jun 2023 139,598 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 139,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 138,418 miles

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

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

exhaust rear heat shields insecure

exhaust tail box mount weak

Pass 21 Jan 2021 134,978 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 133,119 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 124,470 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 112,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 102,983 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,427 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,684 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,547 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,532 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 OHP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OHP, 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 OHP registered?

RV09 OHP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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