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SH09 OUK

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,559 mi
Last recorded157,559 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 157,559 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 157,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper exhaust heat shield loose

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 149,527 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Fail 28 Feb 2018 149,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Pass 14 Jul 2016 139,565 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 139,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 120,793 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,185 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,737 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 May 2013 78,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2012 60,504 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 OUK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OUK, 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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SH09 OUK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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