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X100 RSH

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,491 mi
Last recorded181,491 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX100 RSH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 181,491 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2024 178,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2023 171,504 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 166,384 miles

gear knob missing

slightly smokey

Fail 20 Jul 2022 166,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

gear knob missing

slightly smokey

Pass 4 Aug 2021 155,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 146,488 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2019 136,389 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 136,351 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil residue. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread and tread slightly distorted at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 117,436 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 117,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,142 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 104,139 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 68,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,233 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust emissions not detected by exhaust analyser.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,803 miles

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

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

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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X100 RSH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X100 RSH, 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 X100 RSH registered?

X100 RSH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is X100 RSH safe to buy?

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