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NA59 ECJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,923 mi
Last recorded111,923 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 ECJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 111,923 miles

Fuel tank under tray corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 111,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel filler neck not in place. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Corroded. Pourous.Leaking fluid. (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank under tray corroded.

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 106,836 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 106,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 98,623 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 79,221 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 79,221 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,294 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 73,995 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 64,091 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,725 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 55,723 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 38,236 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 32,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,056 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,420 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,142 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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NA59 ECJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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