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SL59 OGM

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,639 mi
Last recorded130,639 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 OGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 130,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 130,611 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 119,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 119,477 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 WHEEL FIXINGS MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,385 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 115,383 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,638 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,561 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,395 miles

Offside Front brake hose cover cannot inspect properly

Fail 8 Nov 2017 82,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake hose cover cannot inspect properly

Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rusty discs all round

Fail 17 Nov 2016 68,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rusty discs all round

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre cut on rim protector

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

front exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both rear tyre treads 3mm in centre

rear brake discs slightl scored/ pitted

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 OGM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL59 OGM, 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

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What year was SL59 OGM registered?

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

Is SL59 OGM safe to buy?

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