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SY59 SXB

2009 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,338 mi
Last recorded172,338 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 SXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 172,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 162,375 miles

Offside Rear Light cluster has slight damage

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 154,009 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2021 154,009 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 148,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underv covers tray fitted to the car

Pass 8 Aug 2019 145,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on sills innner and outer sills both sides .

rear exhaust slight blow and rusted.

rear pads low . rear disc pitted.

under tray fitted .

Pass 9 Aug 2018 138,759 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 128,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,293 miles

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

Nearside Front foglamp broken/ insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

windscreen slightly scratched but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Jan 2017 113,293 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front foglamp broken/ insecure

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

windscreen slightly scratched but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 94,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight dampness visible at fuel filter

windscreen scratched but not in line of vision

Fail 5 Jan 2015 76,817 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight dampness visible at fuel filter

windscreen scratched but not in line of vision

Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,798 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear heat shield loose

windscreen slightly scratched at nearside

Fail 20 Dec 2013 54,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre becoming worn

rear heat shield loose

windscreen slightly scratched at nearside

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,587 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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SY59 SXB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SY59 SXB, 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 SY59 SXB registered?

SY59 SXB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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