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HJ59 XRO

2009 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,190 mi
Last recorded177,190 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 XRO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 177,190 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 177,016 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 172,166 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter misting

Fail 8 Oct 2021 171,858 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter damp

Pass 16 Sep 2020 155,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 137,582 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 137,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,471 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 117,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 107,760 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 5 Feb 2015 90,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,549 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers wiper starting to split

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,852 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 52,852 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XRO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ59 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

HJ59 XRO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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