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SM09 VAY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,639 mi
Last recorded35,639 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 VAY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 35,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 29,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 25,521 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 25,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 25,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 25,109 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,007 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,028 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,276 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 15,036 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 12,141 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2012 8,519 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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SM09 VAY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SM09 VAY, 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 SM09 VAY registered?

SM09 VAY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SM09 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 VAY 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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