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SG09 VWO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,131 mi
Last recorded115,131 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 VWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,131 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wear uneven on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2022 115,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wear uneven on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 108,732 miles

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

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

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

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

Pass 16 Mar 2020 104,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 104,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,958 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

gears stiff

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,417 miles

Offside Front seat belt operation

engine cover/undertray

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,714 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2016 67,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,581 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,088 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,796 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,934 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 VWO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG09 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

SG09 VWO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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