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SL09 OGV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,510 mi
Last recorded157,510 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 157,510 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 152,661 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 150,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 149,310 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 132,767 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 108,940 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,036 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,860 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 75,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,850 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,757 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,570 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,413 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,452 miles

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

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 OGV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV registered?

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

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The MOT history for SL09 OGV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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