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NA59 GTZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,592 mi
Last recorded134,592 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 GTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 134,592 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring engine components.

suspension components and subframes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 110,575 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 101,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 100,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,476 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 95,184 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 87,860 miles

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

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

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2022 87,841 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,371 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 85,371 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,081 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 83,080 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirrow

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multi pull cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multi pull cuts inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 77,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 77,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 74,704 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,717 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,533 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,416 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 GTZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GTZ, 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 NA59 GTZ registered?

NA59 GTZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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