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S555 ERY

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,969 mi
Last recorded136,969 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 ERY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 136,969 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 136,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 128,752 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged starting to feather (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,206 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 87,493 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 76,686 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,486 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,160 miles

osr tyre worn and sidewall cracked 225/45/18

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,510 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,533 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads low , worn to 3 mm approx

Engine / Bay Covers / Under Guards & Mouldings Fitted , Restricting Views

Tyres ; o/s/r cracking in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,011 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 20 %

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r cracking in tread , full circumference , ( age )

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,385 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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S555 ERY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S555 ERY, 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 S555 ERY registered?

S555 ERY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is S555 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 ERY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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