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AG59 RVN

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,876 mi
Last recorded130,876 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG59 RVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 130,876 miles

both headlamps cloudy affecting beam image

both rear trailing arm mounts corroded

centre exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2025 128,895 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

osf headlamp cloudy

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2024 126,234 miles

both front bottom ball joint covers splitting

front registration plate has black marks

Pass 19 Jun 2023 123,589 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 121,130 miles

outer sill covers fitted

play in osf inner steering rack joint

slight oil leak from above gearbox

Pass 16 Jun 2021 118,425 miles

slight oil leak on os of gearbox

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 116,638 miles

heat shield at rear slightly insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2020 116,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

heat shield at rear slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,221 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 112,133 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 24 Nov 2018 112,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2017 107,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,316 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,518 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,579 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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AG59 RVN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AG59 RVN, 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 AG59 RVN?

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What year was AG59 RVN registered?

AG59 RVN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is AG59 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG59 RVN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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