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SA09 PBX

2009 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,164 mi
Last recorded116,164 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 PBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 116,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2026 116,162 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 112,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front flexipipes onto calipers are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear flexipipes onto calipers are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front headlight lenses are scuffed (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front mcpherson struts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lower end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

bad vibration through vehicle(suspect flywheel)

Fail 20 Mar 2025 112,720 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front flexipipes onto calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear flexipipes onto calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side front headlight lenses scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front struts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lower end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

bad vibration through vehicle (suspect flywheel)

Pass 10 Jan 2024 110,009 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 110,007 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,279 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,021 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 93,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 78,457 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,945 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 65,939 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,693 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,138 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,720 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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SA09 PBX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Beige 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 SA09 PBX, 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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SA09 PBX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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