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VO09 GHG

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,605 mi
Last recorded178,605 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 GHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 178,605 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens's dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 178,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens's dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 173,918 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 173,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine 'MIL' lamp on with engine running (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner friction surfaces worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 166,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 157,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 149,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 138,963 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 129,164 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 117,579 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 117,579 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,350 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 108,350 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,744 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 100,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,240 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,066 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,535 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 GHG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

VO09 GHG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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