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SB09 UGP

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,469 mi
Last recorded95,469 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 UGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,469 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,643 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s headlamp damaged but still secure

rear axel corroded front subframe has been undersealed

Pass 18 Dec 2023 89,808 miles

front subframe and rear axel corroded

o/s/r disc backplate heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,694 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 71,779 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,305 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,851 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 62,851 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 59,053 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 55,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 55,219 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 48,978 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,862 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,422 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 UGP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 SB09 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

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

Is SB09 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB09 UGP 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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