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KN59 EZL

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,919 mi
Last recorded203,919 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 EZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 203,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 203,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy and rear junction (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 178,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

gas strut for bonnet damaged

gear selection seizing

Fail 2 Oct 2019 178,693 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

gas strut for bonnet damaged

gear selection seizing

Pass 16 Oct 2018 156,886 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 156,885 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 129,847 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper blade slightly torn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,172 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 110,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,776 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,247 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 62,247 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,071 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,763 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 38,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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KN59 EZL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN59 EZL, 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 KN59 EZL registered?

KN59 EZL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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