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T20 SUS

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,076 mi
Last recorded45,076 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 SUS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 45,076 miles

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Pass 15 Mar 2024 44,847 miles

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

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear, nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 44,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear, nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 44,545 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 44,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,706 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear position light not working

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Pass 19 Mar 2021 42,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no acceleration detected on emissions

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 41,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 41,880 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,743 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,519 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 36,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,624 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing proper examination of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2015 28,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service indicator on tell tale

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service indicator on tell tale

Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 23,722 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

service indicator on tell tale

Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,767 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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T20 SUS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T20 SUS, 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 T20 SUS registered?

T20 SUS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is T20 SUS safe to buy?

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