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KN59 EZO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,611 mi
Last recorded80,611 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,611 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL Brake Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,812 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,212 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,346 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 47,169 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,322 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 39,991 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 39,991 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,422 miles

high tone horn inop /low tone operating

Fail 17 Nov 2017 38,422 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lower spoiler (6.1.C.1)

high tone horn inop /low tone operating

Fail 17 Nov 2017 38,422 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

high tone horn inop /low tone operating

Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,470 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 32,249 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,526 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 17,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,036 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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KN59 EZO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KN59 EZO, 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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KN59 EZO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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