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VO09 AED

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,823 mi
Last recorded175,823 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 AED
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 175,823 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 165,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 154,881 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 154,879 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tyre wall badly split and opens up under load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 146,478 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rear Shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 142,222 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2021 136,764 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 136,759 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 135,145 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,984 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,524 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 91,524 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,776 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,957 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 AED is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VO09 AED, 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 VO09 AED registered?

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

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