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SH09 OTY

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,148 mi
Last recorded194,148 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OTY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 194,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 187,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 178,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 178,776 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 172,187 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and n/s/r ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 172,124 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard dashboard warning dpf full (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and n/s/r ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 156,484 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 143,062 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 121,979 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX JOINT WEAK

Pass 15 May 2014 95,385 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 May 2014 95,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f back plate fouling brake disc

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,734 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,210 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 OTY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH09 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

SH09 OTY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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