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SG59 XWD

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,400 mi
Last recorded159,400 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 XWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 159,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 159,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 151,832 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 141,128 miles

Both front brake discs worn with slight 'lips' on edges.

Both rear shock absorber lower casings slightly corroded.

Fuel risidue arond filter area under nearside rear of vehicle, no leak seen at time of test?

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 140,748 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Both front brake discs worn with slight 'lips' on edges.

Both rear shock absorber lower casings slightly corroded.

Fuel risidue arond filter area under nearside rear of vehicle, no leak seen at time of test?

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 119,474 miles

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.

Both front suspension coil springs slightly corroded at bottom.

Both rear tyre treads wearing close to limit

Fluid leak residue around steering rack pinion housing

Fail 19 Oct 2018 119,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 R 17 87Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.

Both front suspension coil springs slightly corroded at bottom.

Fluid leak residue around steering rack

Offside front tyre worn down to 1.6mm limit

Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,203 miles

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

Steering rack pinion housing blanking plate missing? advise attention

Fail 16 Oct 2017 100,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack pinion housing blanking plate missing? advise attention

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,273 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise closer inspection (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,187 miles

Both front tyre treads worn down to limit

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 24 Oct 2015 72,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Both front tyre treads worn down to limit

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 14 Oct 2014 55,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,951 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,821 miles

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

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 XWD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

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

Is SG59 XWD safe to buy?

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