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SH09 OTU

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,302 mi
Last recorded94,302 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 94,302 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2026 94,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,366 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2025 92,366 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 90,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,071 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 83,041 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2022 82,924 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,972 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 75,756 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,606 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,822 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,488 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,638 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 26,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 24,332 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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SH09 OTU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SH09 OTU, 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 SH09 OTU registered?

SH09 OTU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is SH09 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 OTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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