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KN59 FBE

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,566 mi
Last recorded79,566 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 79,566 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,749 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Sep 2022 77,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 76,209 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,744 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,707 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly cut on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly cut on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,656 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,028 miles

Emissions to clean for smoke test

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,965 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FBE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

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

Is KN59 FBE safe to buy?

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