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VO09 ABN

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,625 mi
Last recorded152,625 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 ABN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 152,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

service indicator illuminated

Fail 16 May 2023 152,620 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

coolant leak at engine

service indicator illuminated

Pass 19 May 2022 145,495 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2022 145,494 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2022 145,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.5, Actual 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Induction hose split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 141,827 miles

advise both rear trailing arm bushes perishing slight movement

advise near side rear feflector damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2021 141,827 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

advise both rear trailing arm bushes perishing slight movement

advise near side rear feflector damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2020 125,292 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 125,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users flexi pipe split (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on brake pipe connectors (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,255 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 98,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,204 miles

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

Slight bind o/s/r brake.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 83,204 miles

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

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

Slight bind o/s/r brake.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,721 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 66,353 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,398 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 45,398 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,958 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,625 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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VO09 ABN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VO09 ABN, 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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VO09 ABN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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