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SG09 FFV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,328 mi
Last recorded106,328 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 FFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 106,328 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL rear underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 106,312 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger from chassis to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut top inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger from chassis to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL rear underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 103,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at the brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at the brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 103,718 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at the brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at the brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 100,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,535 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working outer lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,299 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,824 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,787 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner tread but not to cords

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,154 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 68,154 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,411 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 61,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,960 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 55,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,190 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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SG09 FFV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SG09 FFV, 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 SG09 FFV registered?

SG09 FFV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is SG09 FFV safe to buy?

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