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T6 SGL

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,068 mi
Last recorded111,068 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 SGL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 111,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 110,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis-shaped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis-shapped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering has slight vibration on lock to lock check

Fail 21 Mar 2024 110,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis-shaped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis-shapped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering has slight vibration on lock to lock check

Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,858 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 103,855 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 100,282 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,150 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 92,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,617 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres outer and inner edges low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre extreme inner edge bold

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,823 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,686 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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T6 SGL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 T6 SGL, 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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T6 SGL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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