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XJI 6038

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,290 mi
Last recorded145,290 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 6038
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 145,290 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 144,927 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to smoke levels (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 126,507 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 125,497 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 106,405 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 97,375 miles

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 22 Oct 2021 87,997 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,062 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 78,062 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak steering rack ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,624 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 28,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,682 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,748 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,507 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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XJI 6038 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XJI 6038, 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 XJI 6038 registered?

XJI 6038 is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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