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SO09 UMR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,447 mi
Last recorded56,447 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 UMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 56,447 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,697 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 48,644 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,597 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 48,596 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,315 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,261 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,447 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 39,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,639 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,537 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,023 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,730 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,768 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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SO09 UMR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO09 UMR, 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 SO09 UMR registered?

SO09 UMR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is SO09 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO09 UMR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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