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AK59 SWX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 SWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 90,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 90,611 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,896 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,559 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,137 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 58,530 miles

Nearside top mount slightly noisey

Offside top mount slight noisey

Fail 22 Nov 2019 58,530 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside top mount slightly noisey

Offside top mount slight noisey

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 54,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,584 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,463 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 37,463 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,454 miles

Both Rear Brakes Binding Slightly!

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 18,649 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 SWX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK59 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

AK59 SWX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2009.

Is AK59 SWX safe to buy?

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