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DE59 RJO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,349 mi
Last recorded196,349 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 RJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 196,349 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 196,349 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 189,008 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 175,194 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 166,388 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 149,371 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 127,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 127,996 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,335 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,610 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 65,606 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 58,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,788 miles

Emissons to low for smokemeter to read unable to get printout

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,401 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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DE59 RJO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 DE59 RJO, 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 DE59 RJO registered?

DE59 RJO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DE59 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 RJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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