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GJ59 MKM

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,602 mi
Last recorded128,602 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 128,602 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 122,124 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Over all under body corrosion and all Shock absorber corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2025 122,124 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Over all under body corrosion and all Shock absorber corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 119,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 23 Nov 2022 113,964 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 113,963 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,173 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 108,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working Front and rear (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts advice replace (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaks under engine

steering rack misted slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2020 101,559 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts advice replace (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaks under engine

steering rack misted slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2019 87,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,755 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 59,629 miles

nearside front tyre perishing/deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2016 59,629 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perishing/deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,607 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,478 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 MKM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MKM, 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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GJ59 MKM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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