2009 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · AO09 ARZ
2009 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 166,401 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO09 ARZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 166,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO09 ARZ 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 (AO09 ARZ) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AO09 ARZ Mileage History
- 30/05/2022139,220 mi
- 27/06/2023148,995 mi+9,775 mi
- 31/05/2024157,641 mi+8,646 mi
- 11/06/2025166,400 mi+8,759 mi
- 11/06/2025166,401 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
2007-2009 petrol models can suffer from soft intake valves that lose compression when cold.
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