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HV59 GVK

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,024 mi
Last recorded188,024 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 GVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 188,024 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2021 179,950 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mark in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

varies corrosion underneath

Fail 11 Dec 2021 179,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mark in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

varies corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Dec 2020 174,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 168,682 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 160,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 148,202 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 138,460 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 138,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 117,891 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,236 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,201 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)

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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HV59 GVK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV59 GVK, 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 HV59 GVK registered?

HV59 GVK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is HV59 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 GVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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