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VE58 EJK

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,135 mi
Last recorded109,135 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE58 EJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 109,135 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion around nearside, front most mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 109,135 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion around nearside, front most mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 104,195 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 104,195 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 98,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn to 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,565 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 80,511 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,430 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,530 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,885 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,777 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 41,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 35,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 23,438 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VE58 EJK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE58 EJK, 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 VE58 EJK registered?

VE58 EJK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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