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SK09 VLO

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,882 mi
Last recorded205,882 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 205,882 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Pass 21 Sep 2024 199,197 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 192,015 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 191,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close to limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 180,621 miles

offside rear handbrake cable support bracket snapped but cable secure

unable to check outer sills due to trims fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2022 180,620 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear handbrake cable support bracket snapped but cable secure

unable to check outer sills due to trims fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2021 176,676 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2020 169,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 159,817 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 159,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 156,058 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 156,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 150,568 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 141,851 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 141,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 121,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,551 miles

rear brake pads and disks worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,361 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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SK09 VLO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK09 VLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SK09 VLO registered?

SK09 VLO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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