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NA59 GUF

2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,596 mi
Last recorded84,596 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 15086,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 GUF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 84,596 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 84,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 82,623 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 82,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 81,800 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 81,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,140 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,006 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 73,995 miles

Power steering ram leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,756 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 71,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 28 Aug 2018 67,576 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 67,575 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly contaminated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,819 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,076 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,525 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,212 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring broken 19
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 13
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NA59 GUF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 86,550 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 Turbo Edition Tid 150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA59 GUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NA59 GUF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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