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SM09 VBC

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 VBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,910 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 99,905 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,660 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 95,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retainer spring misson (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,114 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 91,114 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 91,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 89,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,973 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 86,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 77,403 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2354517 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 77,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2354517 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,574 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracked no cords

Fail 22 Aug 2015 65,533 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracked no cords

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,521 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 52,521 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,218 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 48,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,317 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 VBC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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