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SL09 OHK

2009 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

213,043 mi
Last recorded213,043 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 OHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 213,043 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear back box on exhaust system tailpipes corroded away advise back box

Pass 21 Feb 2022 204,629 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 15 Feb 2021 193,527 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass went dark ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 193,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mount broken at mounting bolt top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass went dark ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 189,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 189,159 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking Fuel filtre leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 170,390 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 170,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 148,327 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2018 148,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in sleeve at join from centre section to rear silenecer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,812 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both cracking (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear shock absorber top mount deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2017 121,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both cracking (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

offside rear shock absorber top mount deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,099 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 86,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 68,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,564 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,644 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 OHK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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