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SA09 PCZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,808 mi
Last recorded131,808 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 PCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 131,808 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 124,441 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 124,430 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,743 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 117,743 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,448 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 112,439 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 105,651 miles

Nearside parking brake just made the efficiency -------

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 102,146 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,861 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 93,851 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped giving incorrect reading (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,044 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 84,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,964 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,501 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

engine covers + undertrays fitted

engine oil low

Fail 23 Feb 2016 66,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,607 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,629 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,285 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,730 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 PCZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PCZ, 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 SA09 PCZ registered?

SA09 PCZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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