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SD59 PNJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,825 mi
Last recorded88,825 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 PNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,825 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 88,825 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter area (7.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Unable to see some of subframe due to undertray (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 82,771 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,888 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,888 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SD59 PNJ, 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 SD59 PNJ registered?

SD59 PNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is SD59 PNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 PNJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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