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VO09 GHH

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,276 mi
Last recorded211,276 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 211,276 miles

N/S/R Exhaust mounting rubber insecure.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 May 2025 194,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 194,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 179,529 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Front tyres perished and split.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 24 Apr 2023 166,333 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 152,521 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 May 2021 139,137 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both unevenly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 139,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both unevenly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2020 127,887 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 127,817 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.50 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,185 miles

child seats fitted to rear.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 107,770 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,003 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 104,003 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,187 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 92,187 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front shocker damp

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 69,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front shocker damp

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front shocker damp

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 GHH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GHH, 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 GHH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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