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CV59 VJF

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,191 mi
Last recorded99,191 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 VJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,191 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm brackets corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,751 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,984 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top mount bearing sticking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,777 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 29 Sep 2021 86,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,984 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic outer oversills fitted both sides

Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,603 miles

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

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

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

adv surface corrosion on under body and components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,130 miles

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 59,130 miles

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

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

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,614 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,937 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 31,937 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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CV59 VJF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV59 VJF, 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 CV59 VJF registered?

CV59 VJF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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