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ST09 PKE

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 PKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,445 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Dec 2024 89,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,687 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2023 87,687 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2022 80,282 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 74,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2020 66,754 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,693 miles

Rear both rear shocker top mounts each have lug broken but still securely attached

Fail 19 Jun 2019 60,693 miles

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

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

Rear both rear shocker top mounts each have lug broken but still securely attached

Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 50,978 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,241 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,031 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 35,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,360 miles

some wear on outer edges of both front tyres

Fail 24 Jun 2014 30,360 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

some wear on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,307 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 PKE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST09 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

ST09 PKE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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