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HJ59 XRG

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,927 mi
Last recorded96,927 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 XRG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 96,927 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 92,413 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 92,413 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 87,448 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 87,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Feathering inner edge of Tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 80,925 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 80,925 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 75,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 70,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general

Fail 11 May 2021 70,323 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 70,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 70,289 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,652 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 64,913 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,248 miles

Both rear tyres feathered

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,487 miles

Both rear tyres have slight distortion

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,334 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,652 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 XRG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 HJ59 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

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

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