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SD59 PLO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,610 mi
Last recorded98,610 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 PLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,610 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 98,152 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,504 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 88,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,892 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,971 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,261 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 61,261 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,827 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,284 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 24,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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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SD59 PLO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD59 PLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD59 PLO registered?

SD59 PLO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SD59 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 PLO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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