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SL09 XSZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,137 mi
Last recorded119,137 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 119,137 miles

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

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 23 Jul 2025 113,455 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 113,455 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 108,865 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 108,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 102,543 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 95,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,662 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,687 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 69,845 miles

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers, not allowing a full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear top arm,bush worn with slight play

Offside Rear hand brake cable bracket in poor condition

down pipe flexy blowing slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 43,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 43,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 38,939 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 38,939 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 32,989 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 XSZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

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

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