SAAB 9-3 TURBO EDTN TTID 180 A2009 · 1.9L Diesel

The 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition TTID presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 107,499 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 17 March 2025 at 102,535 miles. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the five-year MOT span, indicating consistent upkeep by prior keepers. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,323 miles, typical for a 17-year-old car. The records show light yearly use: 99,351 miles in January 2023, 100,338 in January 2024, then 102,478 by February 2025. A failed test on 25 February 2025 at 102,478 miles listed no defects, with a pass secured three weeks later at 102,535 miles, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than wear-driven failure. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear. Given the clean history with no flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as MOT passes at this age do not certify absence of developing corrosion. Verify the front and rear coil springs, calipers, and tyre condition visually. The sparse record offers no evidence of skipped consumable maintenance, but pre-purchase checks on drivetrain and turbo health remain prudent for a high-mileage diesel of this vintage.