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SB09 UGS

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,160 mi
Last recorded69,160 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 UGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,160 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,043 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,509 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 62,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 60,766 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,408 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 56,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 49,701 miles

Nearside coil spring broken and offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,991 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,281 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,681 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,627 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,005 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 31,005 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,027 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 UGS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

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

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