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VE58 EKR

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,727 mi
Last recorded134,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE58 EKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 134,727 miles

Central TPMS on?

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s/r chassis legs showing surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2026 134,727 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flexy joint? (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central TPMS on?

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s/r chassis legs showing surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2025 103,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre light on

Fail 3 Jan 2025 103,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre light on

Pass 21 Dec 2023 128,168 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 124,354 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 119,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 119,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 115,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2019 110,238 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,090 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,400 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,640 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,630 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 69,622 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 45,039 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Dec 2012 36,088 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,084 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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VE58 EKR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 VE58 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

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

Is VE58 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE58 EKR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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