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SL09 XSW

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,314 mi
Last recorded123,314 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 123,314 miles

Exhaust system poor condition/corroded

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

Nearside Front brake back plate fouling disc

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 123,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system poor condition/corroded

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

Nearside Front brake back plate fouling disc

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 117,870 miles

Corrosion of all steering and suspension components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slightly (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y joint poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake back plates fouling discs slightly both front and offside rear

Fail 21 Sep 2023 117,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion of all steering and suspension components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y joint poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake back plates fouling discs slightly both front and offside rear

Pass 7 Oct 2022 106,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,720 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,243 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 57,071 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Rear shock-absorber top mountings corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded at mountings

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

n/s/r tyre badly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak/s

Fail 4 Apr 2016 49,283 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded at mountings

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

n/s/r tyre badly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak/s

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroding on edge

rear brake discs slightly worn and scored

Fail 24 Mar 2014 40,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroding on edge

rear brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroding

rear brake discs worn and slightly scored

rear tyres perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XSW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

SL09 XSW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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