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SP09 UVD

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,737 mi
Last recorded114,737 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 UVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 114,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4x front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rubber seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 113,113 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 113,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,326 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 110,318 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 103,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on min (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,036 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 92,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,092 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 80,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,913 miles

offside rear tyre has uneven tyre wear

Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs lipped

offside rear tyre has uneven tyre wear

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,135 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 UVD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SP09 UVD, 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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SP09 UVD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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