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KN59 FAU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,611 mi
Last recorded131,611 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 FAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 131,611 miles

Front brakes slightly distorted

Slight power steering leak

Pass 15 Jul 2025 123,256 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 114,801 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 105,266 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,551 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 92,075 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing side wall (on 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing side wall and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,951 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,852 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,356 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 59,356 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn patchy

offside front tyre inner side wall perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2014 49,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn patchy

offside front tyre inner side wall perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,497 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,229 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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 FAU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

KN59 FAU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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