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FY09 VRK

2009 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,295 mi
Last recorded141,295 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid92,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VRK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero Ttid
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 141,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 141,292 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where single splits to two pipes top and bottom (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 132,806 miles

All brake dust shields deteriorated.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm, Heavily worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm, Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 132,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All brake dust shields deteriorated.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm, Heavily worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm, Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,765 miles

All brake dust shields deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm, Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 121,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

All brake dust shields deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm, Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 112,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 112,175 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 84,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 84,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 77,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,968 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 58,968 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,349 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,123 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 42,123 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 35,067 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 26,270 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 26,270 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 21,686 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
7,717
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
brake binding 5
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FY09 VRK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,954 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 Aero Ttid fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY09 VRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY09 VRK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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