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AV59 KOB

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 KOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 134,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 128,730 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 123,612 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 117,885 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,778 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,712 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,967 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,478 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 81,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,628 miles

Wear on inner and outer edge of offside rear tyre.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,051 miles

wear to edges rear tyres

Fail 19 Aug 2015 58,411 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,069 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 KOB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

AV59 KOB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is AV59 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 KOB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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