CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN59 NYS

2009 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,695 mi
Last recorded97,695 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 NYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear tailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,208 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,203 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 89,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,826 miles

Nearside Front Shocker top mount slightly tight in operation

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,336 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,848 miles

Nearside Front tightness in shocker top mount

signs of leak around fuel filter area

Pass 10 Nov 2017 65,378 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 65,378 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 53,285 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,134 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 46,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,429 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN59 NYS 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 82.4%.

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 KN59 NYS, 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 KN59 NYS?

You can check the full history of KN59 NYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN59 NYS registered?

KN59 NYS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is KN59 NYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 NYS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN59 NYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN59 NYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.