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NL09 OBX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,736 mi
Last recorded102,736 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 OBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 102,736 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 102,734 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,365 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 95,226 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers side rear view mirror, auto tint has failed and the view in this mirror is impaired. (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 95,143 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing inner boot is split (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers side rear view mirror, auto tint has failed and the view in this mirror is impaired. (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,252 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 82,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 73,897 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,895 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,234 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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NL09 OBX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL09 OBX, 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 NL09 OBX registered?

NL09 OBX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is NL09 OBX safe to buy?

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