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SAA 800

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,357 mi
Last recorded30,357 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 800
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 30,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting of oil on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting of oil on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 30,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting of oil on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting of oil on boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 29,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 27,802 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 26,111 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,843 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 23,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 20,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 16,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,701 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 10,985 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 7,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 6,084 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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SAA 800 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SAA 800, 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 SAA 800 registered?

SAA 800 is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SAA 800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAA 800 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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