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SK09 VMR

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,453 mi
Last recorded113,453 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 113,453 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 102,509 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,749 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 81,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 78,967 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 76,651 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 68,726 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,912 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,212 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,515 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f bumper damage

o/s/r panel damage

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,947 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f bumper damage

o/s/r panel damage

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,556 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,074 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2012 32,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers fitted

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 VMR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK09 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

SK09 VMR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for SK09 VMR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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