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2009 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · TJI 8227

TJI 8227

2009 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 142,671 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2009
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
142,671 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1998cc
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TJI 8227 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
  • 142,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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TJI 8227 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-3 (TJI 8227) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY

TJI 8227 Mileage History

  1. 23/09/2022133,429 mi
  2. 03/10/2023136,563 mi+3,134 mi
  3. 02/10/2024139,903 mi+3,340 mi
  4. 03/10/2025142,671 mi+2,768 mi

Average of roughly 3,052 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2009 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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