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SB09 UGM

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,064 mi
Last recorded122,064 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 UGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 122,064 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 122,062 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 109,928 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 109,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 97,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,092 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 86,090 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front wiper blades starting to smear

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,663 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 82,662 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working water leaks on to the ground (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,707 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,960 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,495 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,495 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,113 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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SB09 UGM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB09 UGM, 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 SB09 UGM registered?

SB09 UGM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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