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NA59 ECF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,850 mi
Last recorded178,850 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 ECF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 178,850 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 178,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also seeping and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil l,eak

Pass 19 May 2025 169,170 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 May 2025 169,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 May 2024 157,157 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 154,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension bushes have slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2022 149,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 146,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 140,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

coil spring worn both front (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2018 129,108 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper to flexi (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

coil spring worn both front (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust deteriorated

heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 111,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust deteriorated

heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 97,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 84,943 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,312 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,361 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,891 miles

both rear tyres have uneven ware on inner edges

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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NA59 ECF 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 NA59 ECF, 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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NA59 ECF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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