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SL59 UGP

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,473 mi
Last recorded65,473 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 65,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 63,136 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 15 Oct 2024 63,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,248 miles

Rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 59,512 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 59,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,193 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 56,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,769 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,827 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,461 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,439 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 35,439 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,365 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,962 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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SL59 UGP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

SL59 UGP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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