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UK55 AAB

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,388 mi
Last recorded68,388 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK55 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,388 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 66,537 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 66,534 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,697 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 55,536 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,522 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 49,522 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,360 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 45,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,739 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,693 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,218 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 34,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,017 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 27,017 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,485 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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UK55 AAB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UK55 AAB, 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 UK55 AAB registered?

UK55 AAB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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