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SF59 OXW

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,518 mi
Last recorded142,518 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 OXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 142,518 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 142,516 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 137,364 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 137,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 133,060 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 127,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 117,659 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 108,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,353 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 94,350 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,686 miles

Offside Front tyre flat

Fail 9 Oct 2015 69,686 miles

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

Offside Front tyre flat

Pass 4 Oct 2014 59,882 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 59,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 19 Sep 2013 45,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,331 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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SF59 OXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SF59 OXW, 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

How do I check the history of SF59 OXW?

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What year was SF59 OXW registered?

SF59 OXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is SF59 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF59 OXW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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