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SB58 JFJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,130 mi
Last recorded119,130 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 JFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 119,130 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

nearside front tyre bald inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre bald inside edge

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 14 Jan 2026 119,127 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

nearside front tyre bald inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre bald inside edge

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,026 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 112,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 111,856 miles

sills covered

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,843 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 103,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,586 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,435 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 89,428 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,154 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,398 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 73,398 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,291 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,085 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 72,085 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 53,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,602 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,270 miles

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

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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SB58 JFJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB58 JFJ, 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 SB58 JFJ registered?

SB58 JFJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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