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RV09 OJF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,801 mi
Last recorded137,801 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 137,801 miles

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 132,376 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Under vehicle surface corrosion due to age

Pass 20 Oct 2023 127,450 miles

Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Top Mount Noisy on Full Lock, Requires Further Inspection

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,994 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower wishbone ball joint dust covers cracking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2MM tread remaining, Advise to have replace. 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock top mount noisy when turned to full lock.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R17 Both rear tyres 3MM tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 115,832 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Covers & shield fitted

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,264 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,714 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 91,714 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,066 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing on edge

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Windscreen has a crack in the N/S. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,047 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall cut

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,363 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 59,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,804 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,085 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 39,332 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 30,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 30,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 OJF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OJF, 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 OJF registered?

RV09 OJF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is RV09 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 OJF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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