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VHL 1S

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,498 mi
Last recorded67,498 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHL 1S
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 67,498 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 65,878 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 64,256 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 61,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,449 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 57,355 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 51,872 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,882 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,137 miles

rear brake discs pitted on the edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,112 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,539 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,510 miles

Both front tyres getting low

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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VHL 1S is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol 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 VHL 1S, 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 VHL 1S registered?

VHL 1S is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is VHL 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHL 1S shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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