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GJ59 MKK

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,497 mi
Last recorded177,497 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 177,497 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 177,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 171,679 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 171,679 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both euro (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 164,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 164,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front ball joint boots perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2023 157,940 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2023 157,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 150,748 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 136,221 miles

Slight play in steering uj

Pass 20 Apr 2020 132,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 110,903 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 110,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,188 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,341 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,471 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,857 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,957 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 MKK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKK, 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 MKK registered?

GJ59 MKK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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