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SL09 OGP

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,306 mi
Last recorded52,306 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 OGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 52,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 49,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 44,138 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres very cracked/split on inside wall

Pass 31 May 2017 42,904 miles

nearside front coil spring slightly rubs chassis when vehicle suspended

Fail 31 May 2017 42,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front coil spring slightly rubs chassis when vehicle suspended

Pass 19 May 2016 40,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,471 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 33,267 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,267 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,690 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,669 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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SL09 OGP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL09 OGP, 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 SL09 OGP registered?

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

Is SL09 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 OGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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