2009 Saab 9-3 2.8L Petrol · S138 AAB
2009 Saab 9-3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30/01/2009. Recorded mileage 67,968 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2792cc
S138 AAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 67,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S138 AAB Mileage History
- 06/10/202364,722 mi
- 24/10/202465,654 mi+932 mi
- 28/10/202465,657 mi+3 mi
- 01/04/202667,958 mi+2,301 mi
- 10/04/202667,968 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S138 AAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-3 (S138 AAB) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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