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GJ59 MJV

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,491 mi
Last recorded144,491 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 144,491 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 144,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 135,845 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 135,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 130,769 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 130,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 124,755 miles

Front Both front lower ball joint covers, are starting to perish, monitor...

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 117,800 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 112,152 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 105,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,118 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,490 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,631 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre cracking in tread but not exposing ply/cords

Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MJV 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 GJ59 MJV, 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 MJV registered?

GJ59 MJV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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