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SH09 OUO

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,166 mi
Last recorded102,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OUO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 102,166 miles

n/s/r slight brake bind

slight blow front exhaust

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 95,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 82,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 81,946 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES FRONT TOP BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative REAR LEVELLING ARM MISSING (4.1.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers insecurely attached BOTH REAR TOP MOUNTS (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 61,102 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 61,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,277 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,669 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 2 Apr 2016 43,669 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,416 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

emissions too low to read

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,512 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 19,885 miles

emissions too low to read

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 OUO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

SH09 OUO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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