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SK09 VLU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,121 mi
Last recorded130,121 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 130,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 121,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 115,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 115,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 109,113 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body + component covered with under seal

Pass 7 Feb 2018 107,082 miles

rear top shockabsorbers mountings in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,792 miles

both rear top shock absorber mountings slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,038 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 77,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,356 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 62,353 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,390 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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SK09 VLU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SK09 VLU, 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 SK09 VLU registered?

SK09 VLU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is SK09 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 VLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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