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AJ59 CAV

2009 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,627 mi
Last recorded34,627 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 34,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 31,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 28,503 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 26,326 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 26,316 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 24,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,756 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 20,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 19,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 19,116 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 18,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,090 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,943 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,317 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,671 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AJ59 CAV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ59 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ59 CAV registered?

AJ59 CAV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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