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KN59 FAA

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,794 mi
Last recorded74,794 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 FAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 74,794 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 74,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 73,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,307 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,829 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,501 miles

Nearside Front macpherson top mount sight noise

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 54,373 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)

Offside Rear cut in tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2017 54,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear cut in tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,901 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,285 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 36,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,745 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 FAA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

KN59 FAA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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