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T333 SDR

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,775 mi
Last recorded106,775 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT333 SDR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 106,775 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 106,766 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp lit (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 100,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. Emissions reading not affected. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Below engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 94,947 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 94,889 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake very weak on offside wheel.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides fading to white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,966 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators fading to white. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, not yet to excess. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 88,930 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Bulb faded to white. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators fading to white. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, not yet to excess. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 83,791 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Barely working on offside wheel, and binding. (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,995 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,471 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,157 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 67,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system is corroded

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)

Rear heat shield is insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,102 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also side walls are perrished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,531 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 52,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 43,076 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear 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 5 Apr 2013 33,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,297 miles

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)

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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T333 SDR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T333 SDR, 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 T333 SDR registered?

T333 SDR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is T333 SDR safe to buy?

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