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A85 NAP

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,906 mi
Last recorded39,906 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 NAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 39,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in both sides inner tie rods ()

brake fluid dark in colour and tests 4% moisture

Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,648 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 34,866 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 33,973 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated SPARE (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 33,289 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 32,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SEEPING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SEEPING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 32,497 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 30,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 27,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 23,675 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 20,462 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 17,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 14,476 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 11,305 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 11,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 8,085 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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A85 NAP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 A85 NAP, 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 A85 NAP registered?

A85 NAP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is A85 NAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A85 NAP 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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