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T321 CHE

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests41 (28 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate68.3%

Mileage

91,487 mi
Last recorded91,487 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT321 CHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

28 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 91,487 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 223,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 81,153 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

one tow bar bolt not fully tight

Fail 20 Mar 2025 81,153 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

one tow bar bolt not fully tight

Pass 1 Nov 2024 219,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 79,517 miles

All 4 tyres worn badly worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 79,509 miles

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

All 4 tyres worn badly worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 214,573 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 214,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,201 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2022 74,201 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 209,082 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,490 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2021 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2021 202,438 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 202,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 191,030 miles

Front EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CENTER F/M (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,127 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,118 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 58,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 164,009 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 164,009 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 54,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to wear bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 139,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (LINK) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (FRONT MOST ARM INNER BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 139,738 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (LINK) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (FRONT MOST ARM INNER BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 47,466 miles

under cover fitted some component can not checked

Pass 9 Jun 2017 121,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,069 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 44,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,414 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 105,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 83,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,944 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 65,437 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 28,408 miles

nearside front tyre has slight uneven wear.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 28,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has slight uneven wear.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,540 miles

emmisions too clean to be able to get print out

Pass 23 Feb 2013 23,868 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 23,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 19,480 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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T321 CHE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.3%.

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 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 T321 CHE, 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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T321 CHE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2009.

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