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TAZ 4602

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,491 mi
Last recorded127,491 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 4602
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 127,491 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sills to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 124,928 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills to floors and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 124,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills to floors and under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,431 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advanced wear to front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer and on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 121,431 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advanced wear to front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer and on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 118,283 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 85,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

front stiffener bars missing various bolts

Fail 9 Mar 2018 78,361 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

front stiffener bars missing various bolts

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,867 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 62,783 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,374 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,281 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,873 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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TAZ 4602 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 TAZ 4602, 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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TAZ 4602 is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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