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SD59 SJY

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,156 mi
Last recorded79,156 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 SJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 79,156 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 76,932 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 72,858 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 69,298 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,115 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,182 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,058 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 57,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake binding (suspect overheating)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slack

Pass 20 Dec 2017 49,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 49,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,688 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,621 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 34,621 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,897 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 20,840 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,840 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,244 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 SJY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

SD59 SJY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is SD59 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 SJY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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