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SH09 OUA

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,016 mi
Last recorded60,016 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 60,016 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 58,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 55,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,553 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 49,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,783 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,556 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,683 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,772 miles

inner front pads look low

nearside rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 22 Apr 2016 26,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

inner front pads look low

nearside rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 19,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,600 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 11,430 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 OUA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

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

Is SH09 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 OUA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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