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MX59 XFC

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,396 mi
Last recorded149,396 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 XFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 149,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 148,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 143,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly seated at bottom

Oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2021 143,979 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Front subframe Offside rear bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly seated at bottom

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

Oil leaks

Pass 12 Aug 2020 139,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have surface rust due to been parked for a long time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 137,031 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 123,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 21 May 2018 123,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 5 May 2017 114,228 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Fail 5 May 2017 114,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter. (7.2.3)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 23 May 2016 102,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex also weakened (7.1.2)

rear brake pads fitted incorrectly

Fail 23 May 2016 102,796 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex also weakened (7.1.2)

Item obscuring drivers view of the road removed from interior mirror

rear brake pads fitted incorrectly

Fail 20 May 2016 102,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

both rear brake pad anti-rattle clips incorrectly fitted

slight grab o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Dec 2014 84,026 miles

Child seat attatched to passenger rear seat belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flex section started to weaken

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2014 83,919 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat attatched to passenger rear seat belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flex section started to weaken

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,143 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,143 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MX59 XFC 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 58.8%.

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 MX59 XFC, 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 MX59 XFC registered?

MX59 XFC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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