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HK59 MME

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,584 mi
Last recorded111,584 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 MME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 111,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 106,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 95,662 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 95,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape inner shoulder

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 89,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape inner shoulder

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 84,165 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,327 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 76,321 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,511 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,949 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 10 Dec 2015 54,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads below 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

brake fluid level low

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,910 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 45,895 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,845 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

tyre monitoring showing fault to offside front could could find no nail etc

Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,989 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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HK59 MME is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HK59 MME, 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 HK59 MME registered?

HK59 MME is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is HK59 MME safe to buy?

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