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GY59 HWR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,287 mi
Last recorded84,287 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 HWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 84,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,777 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 81,771 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 80,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,185 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and slight uneven wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple SPLITS on inner side wall and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 60,258 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,139 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 58,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,987 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,987 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,376 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,144 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,824 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 25,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,745 miles

Engine emissions to low to test

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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GY59 HWR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY59 HWR, 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 GY59 HWR registered?

GY59 HWR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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