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T244 VVX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,749 mi
Last recorded135,749 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT244 VVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 135,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant pipe corroded front engine

Pass 23 Jun 2022 128,623 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 126,861 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 121,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer position lamp slightly discoloured

both front brake discs deteriorated

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly perished/cracking in the tread area

hand brake lever has long travel

rear axle slightly fluctuating - both sides

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 121,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder/edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder/edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer position lamp slightly discoloured

both front brake discs deteriorated

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly perished/cracking in the tread area

hand brake lever has long travel

rear axle slightly fluctuating - both sides

Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,062 miles

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

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

both front tyres deteriorating

both rear tyres deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on outer shoulder

Pass 17 Apr 2018 106,069 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,949 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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T244 VVX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T244 VVX, 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 T244 VVX registered?

T244 VVX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is T244 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T244 VVX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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