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AK59 JNZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,102 mi
Last recorded200,102 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 JNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 200,102 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 187,084 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 187,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reads limited power (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping dripping from seal on steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 166,836 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 166,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 149,672 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 136,134 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet damaged but shuts okay. (3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 132,166 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 132,156 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 126,206 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 126,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 121,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,782 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 116,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 113,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 98,729 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,729 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK59 JNZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK59 JNZ, 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 AK59 JNZ registered?

AK59 JNZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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