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SK09 VMM

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,978 mi
Last recorded148,978 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VMM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 148,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 128,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2023 115,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 101,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 25 Mar 2021 98,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 31 Mar 2020 96,319 miles

Front Number plate slightly damaged but not illegible

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 96,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Number plate slightly damaged but not illegible

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,944 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 90,930 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,052 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear tyre low in tread

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,849 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,276 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,744 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 40,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Mar 2013 32,489 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,987 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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 VMM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK09 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

SK09 VMM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for SK09 VMM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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