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SP09 UVC

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,973 mi
Last recorded133,973 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 UVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 133,973 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 120,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 109,056 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,020 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,900 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 83,358 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,147 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,230 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 65,720 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 65,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 59,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,771 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,234 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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SP09 UVC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SP09 UVC, 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 SP09 UVC registered?

SP09 UVC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is SP09 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP09 UVC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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