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KN59 EZS

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,201 mi
Last recorded131,201 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,201 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 131,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 113,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,675 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 79,603 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 61,516 miles

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 61,516 miles

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

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,474 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,770 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,064 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 39,444 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,576 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 EZS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KN59 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

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

Is KN59 EZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 EZS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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