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SL59 OGJ

2009 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,868 mi
Last recorded78,868 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 OGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 78,868 miles

chassis has been undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2024 76,955 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 76,955 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 75,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,015 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 60,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,658 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 29,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SL59 OGJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SL59 OGJ, 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 SL59 OGJ registered?

SL59 OGJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is SL59 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 OGJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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