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T8 SFL

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,851 mi
Last recorded99,851 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 SFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,851 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2025 94,231 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,196 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,673 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,023 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges Very Close To Cords/Plys Being Exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 58,669 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,278 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,768 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,535 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,535 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,411 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,973 miles

Engine covers + under tray fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,161 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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T8 SFL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T8 SFL, 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 T8 SFL registered?

T8 SFL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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