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GJ59 MHY

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,866 mi
Last recorded44,866 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 44,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 42,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 42,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake leaking antifreeze and system functionality adversely affected caliper fluid leak (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 40,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 38,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 35,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 33,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (sump plug area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 31,686 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 31,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,511 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,173 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,922 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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GJ59 MHY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GJ59 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

GJ59 MHY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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