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AV59 KOU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,610 mi
Last recorded109,610 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 109,610 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 109,603 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2024 107,129 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 107,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.50 + 0.05 @ 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 235 / 45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,799 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 99,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,775 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 93,683 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit @0.59 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,823 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 85,820 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit @ 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,603 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 80,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit @0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 75,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,875 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 51,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,034 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,230 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 26,230 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,043 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 KOU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AV59 KOU, 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 KOU registered?

AV59 KOU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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