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SK09 VNL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,369 mi
Last recorded113,369 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 113,369 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 113,340 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 99,941 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 99,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 95,753 miles

Offside Front slight noise bearing

Offside Rear handbrake low

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,240 miles

cond of tyre wear

Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,838 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,412 miles

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

heavy cracking both front tyres

heavy rust front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,579 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,723 miles

n.s.r tyre perished in tread ribs

o.s.r tyre perished in tread ribs

Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,917 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 45,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2012 34,448 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 VNL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VNL, 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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SK09 VNL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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