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SL09 OGO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,140 mi
Last recorded105,140 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 OGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 105,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded main feed pipe - near subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 99,961 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 99,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 95,753 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 95,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,644 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 88,839 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,694 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 85,694 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,390 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 79,016 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing grabbing/noisy

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides shocker tops corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 79,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing grabbing/noisy

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides shocker tops corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,942 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 59,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 45,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 45,767 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Mar 2014 38,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,608 miles

both rear tyres disstorted 215/55/16

Fail 20 Mar 2012 24,490 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres disstorted 215/55/16

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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SL09 OGO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL09 OGO, 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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SL09 OGO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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