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SH09 OUV

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,724 mi
Last recorded84,724 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,724 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 81,778 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 81,778 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,676 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 64,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,780 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (inner and outer) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie has very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,032 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (inner and outer) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie has very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,001 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 46,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,641 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,068 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,239 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 OUV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

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

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