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SB58 JFY

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,172 mi
Last recorded112,172 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 JFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 112,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes splitting and bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 112,172 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes splitting and bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at joint behind flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes showing signs of bonding failing and bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 106,114 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at joint behind flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes showing signs of bonding failing and bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 100,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,975 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,720 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 84,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,014 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 82,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 75,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter damp

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,177 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 74,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 68,891 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,104 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 54,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,083 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 23,208 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 JFY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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