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SL59 UGY

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,957 mi
Last recorded86,957 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,957 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,665 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,739 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,428 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,937 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 44,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,464 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,159 miles

rear seat belts can not be checked fully as wind deflector fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2012 10,159 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

rear seat belts can not be checked fully as wind deflector fitted

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 UGY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UGY, 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

How do I check the history of SL59 UGY?

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What year was SL59 UGY registered?

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

Is SL59 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 UGY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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