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SC09 UMZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,443 mi
Last recorded119,443 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 UMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 119,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear alloy wheel welded

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 119,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear alloy wheel welded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,834 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section has a minor leak . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened sub frame repaired up to original strength . (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 107,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section has a minor leak . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened sub frame repaired up to original strength . (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 107,686 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure Heatshield no fixings liable to end up on road, (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Mount Corroded away. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Dip Beam Pattern very weak.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,663 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 96,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 85,978 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 85,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,327 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,301 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,279 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,891 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 55,885 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,955 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both fron tyres starting to scrub on outer edges

offside rear tyre has nail in the tread

Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,762 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 UMZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SC09 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

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

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