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2009 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration OV09BCU
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expires 17 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,084 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- under trays fitted
- ubcc
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,793 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
7 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,186 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2024 30 Jun 20267 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,975 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2023 30 Jun 20266 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,883 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022 30 Jun 202615 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,417 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (front and rear) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper strut top mount bearing stiff in operation
- Front Coil spring corroded (offside and nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,130 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front top suspension mounting slightly worn
16 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front top suspension mounting slightly worn
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,973 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front offside and nearside tyres slightly perished
- Offside Front Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,509 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018 30 Jun 202618 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,417 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2017 30 Jun 202622 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,279 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,546 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 30 Jun 20267 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,546 MI
30 Jun 20268 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,485 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,485 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,609 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 30 Jun 20269 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 33,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV09BCU was registered on 2009-05-21
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