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SL09 OGT

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,295 mi
Last recorded153,295 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 OGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 153,295 miles

Middle exhaust box corroding

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2025 141,850 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 141,848 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 129,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 117,968 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 117,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,259 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,070 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 94,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,587 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,491 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,890 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 21,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,404 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 OGT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

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

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