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AV59 KNU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,062 mi
Last recorded102,062 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 KNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,062 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 101,991 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 97,120 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 97,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 92,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,963 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 88,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 79,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,421 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 50,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,211 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,402 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,539 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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AV59 KNU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV59 KNU, 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 AV59 KNU registered?

AV59 KNU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is AV59 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 KNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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