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S93 AAB

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,786 mi
Last recorded88,786 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 88,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 85,301 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 85,242 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 82,235 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 82,235 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,925 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 79,925 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 76,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,549 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 74,549 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,737 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,850 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,325 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 67,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,214 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,436 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 57,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,729 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,694 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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S93 AAB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S93 AAB, 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 S93 AAB registered?

S93 AAB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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