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SB58 JFU

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,590 mi
Last recorded114,590 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 JFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 114,590 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 109,240 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 104,373 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,883 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,952 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,409 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,080 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 83,080 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,941 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 27 Jan 2018 67,936 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 67,932 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 58,916 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 49,966 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 49,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,780 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 41,780 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,178 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 34,178 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,615 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 19,214 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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SB58 JFU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU registered?

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

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