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GJ59 MHL

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,387 mi
Last recorded115,387 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,571 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 106,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,738 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 82,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,024 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,282 miles

Large damage to n/s/f wing and inner wing liner. also front bumper marked

Slight buckle in o/s/f road wheel

Fail 26 Sep 2012 35,876 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Large damage to n/s/f wing and inner wing liner. also front bumper marked

Slight buckle in o/s/f road wheel

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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GJ59 MHL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GJ59 MHL, 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 GJ59 MHL registered?

GJ59 MHL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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