CarVerify

Free Car Check

SH09 OUU

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,187 mi
Last recorded111,187 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 111,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 111,187 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 102,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 100,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,266 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 15 May 2019 93,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer large cut in tyre side wall.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wear in trailing arm bush.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded .

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded.

Offside Rear wear in trailing arm bush.

Fail 15 May 2019 93,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer large cut in tyre side wall.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wear in trailing arm bush.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded .

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded.

Offside Rear wear in trailing arm bush.

Pass 29 May 2018 89,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/side & n/side front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,188 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 69,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 58,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 45,045 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 36,253 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 36,250 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 24,715 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SH09 OUU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH09 OUU?

You can check the full history of SH09 OUU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH09 OUU registered?

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

Is SH09 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 OUU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH09 OUU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH09 OUU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.