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SG59 XWA

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,191 mi
Last recorded160,191 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 XWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 160,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2025 146,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis tunnels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded coil springs, subframe, arms and anti roll bar

hand brake reserve travel high

Fail 2 May 2025 146,604 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis tunnels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded coil springs, subframe, arms and anti roll bar

hand brake reserve travel high

Pass 27 Jun 2024 134,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 128,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cover sills fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 103,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,593 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 94,588 miles

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

heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,395 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,249 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 64,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,363 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 59,320 miles

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

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

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

service light on

slight brake bind/tightness from both rear brakes, advise servicing both rear brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,035 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,828 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,776 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,129 miles

slight wear / knocking in both front anti roll bar link ball joints

very slight brake bind / tightness starting in offside rear brake

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,055 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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SG59 XWA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SG59 XWA, 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 SG59 XWA registered?

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

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