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ST09 PHF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,104 mi
Last recorded91,104 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 PHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 91,104 miles

(underbody has surface corrosion)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 88,031 miles

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

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2021 78,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,948 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 76,948 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 68,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,330 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,663 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 50,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,057 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 41,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,986 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 34,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,810 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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ST09 PHF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST09 PHF, 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 ST09 PHF registered?

ST09 PHF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is ST09 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 PHF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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