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SD59 PNF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,705 mi
Last recorded134,705 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 134,705 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour up to 50% incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 134,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour up to 50% incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 124,401 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 124,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 117,913 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 117,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,467 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 108,467 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working intermitting (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 99,829 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,006 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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heat shield loose at backbox

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,659 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 87,659 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

high level stop light 50% of the light sources illuminating

Fail 7 Jan 2019 82,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

high level stop light 50% of the light sources illuminating

Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,403 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Osf, Nsr and Nsf (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 76,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure Alloy attachment mount fractured (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Alloy attachment mount fractured (2.7.2b)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Osf, Nsr and Nsf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,394 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,099 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

offside front brake pads low

Fail 6 Jan 2015 52,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

offside front brake pads low

Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2013 40,127 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,384 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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SD59 PNF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PNF, 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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SD59 PNF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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