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SV09 SZJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,305 mi
Last recorded166,305 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 SZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 166,305 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 162,835 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 162,831 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 159,485 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 154,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 143,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 133,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 116,909 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 104,390 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 392,424 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,205 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 29,205 miles

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

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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SV09 SZJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SV09 SZJ, 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 SV09 SZJ registered?

SV09 SZJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SV09 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV09 SZJ 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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