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VK59 XEU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

188,597 mi
Last recorded188,597 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 XEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 188,597 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 188,591 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 170,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 161,975 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 136,263 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2021 119,996 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s, n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 119,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s, n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s, o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 106,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s, o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 92,941 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 75,153 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 59,354 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 59,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,955 miles

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)

Nearside Rear inside of tyre tread worn close to cords.

Offside Rear inside of tyre traed worn close to cords.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 46,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VK59 XEU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 VK59 XEU, 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 VK59 XEU registered?

VK59 XEU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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