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KN59 FBA

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,105 mi
Last recorded154,105 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 154,105 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Around fuel filter on underside of car ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Aug 2023 154,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Around fuel filter on underside of car ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2022 144,611 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 127,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2021 127,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 29 May 2020 122,044 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside efficency low

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

flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2019 116,419 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 107,226 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2018 107,226 miles

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet secondary catch starting to sieze

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2016 97,841 miles

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

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

emissions not detected

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,056 miles

emissions too low to test

Fail 26 Nov 2015 92,056 miles

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

emissions too low to test

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,260 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 88,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,173 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,030 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 FBA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN59 FBA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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