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SG59 XVX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,626 mi
Last recorded115,626 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 XVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 115,626 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 115,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 111,466 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,351 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 98,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,237 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 77,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear cut on tyre s/wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear heat shield loose

rear hi level brake light inop if fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 70,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear cut on tyre s/wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 62,689 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,034 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,076 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 42,076 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,851 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,168 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SG59 XVX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG59 XVX, 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 SG59 XVX?

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What year was SG59 XVX registered?

SG59 XVX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SG59 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 XVX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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