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SC09 ODR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,998 mi
Last recorded80,998 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 ODR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 80,998 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 80,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,908 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf slight play,advise ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 78,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf slight play,advise ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,884 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jun 2021 76,884 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 74,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,423 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,223 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2017 61,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,872 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 56,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,754 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,182 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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SC09 ODR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SC09 ODR, 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 SC09 ODR registered?

SC09 ODR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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