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AK59 SXW

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,937 mi
Last recorded97,937 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 SXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 97,937 miles

Evidence for DPF cleaning shown

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underside corroded in areas

Fail 11 Dec 2025 97,925 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 12 Dec 2024 93,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 88,509 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 84,888 miles

emissions too low to register on test equipment.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,538 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 78,382 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,523 miles

emissions too low to register on test equipment.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 69,498 miles

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

emissions too low to register on test equipment.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,203 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,673 miles

Vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,458 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

AK59 SXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AK59 SXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 SXW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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