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SV59 PZU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,075 mi
Last recorded62,075 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 PZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 62,075 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 62,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 52,839 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber mount corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,263 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber mount corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2022 52,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber mount corroded.

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Offside rear shock absorber top mount corroded.

Fail 10 Jun 2021 50,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Offside rear shock absorber top mount corroded.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber mount corroded but secure

Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 42,248 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,023 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,779 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,968 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,448 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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SV59 PZU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV59 PZU, 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 SV59 PZU registered?

SV59 PZU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SV59 PZU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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