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HJ59 XPS

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,009 mi
Last recorded70,009 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 XPS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 70,009 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 69,018 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 69,018 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,977 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,750 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,626 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,399 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 40,055 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 33,174 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,450 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 15,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,953 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,665 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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HJ59 XPS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJ59 XPS, 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 HJ59 XPS registered?

HJ59 XPS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ59 XPS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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