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NA09 XVE

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,512 mi
Last recorded177,512 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA09 XVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 177,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake lights slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Aug 2024 176,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 176,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 169,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 160,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 158,996 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres were under inflated

Pass 15 Oct 2020 156,183 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 15 Oct 2020 156,183 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear discs heavily lipped

Pass 4 Apr 2019 137,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,559 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,559 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,485 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 89,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,262 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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NA09 XVE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NA09 XVE, 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 NA09 XVE registered?

NA09 XVE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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