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NL09 OCG

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,973 mi
Last recorded127,973 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 OCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 127,973 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 127,076 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 127,068 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 119,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 117,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,577 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 104,943 miles

Offside Front WIPER BLADE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,558 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 99,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,614 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,128 miles

power steering has slight fluid leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,470 miles

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

under guards

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 62,529 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,198 miles

n/s rear tyre deteriorated in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,369 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 OCG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL09 OCG, 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 OCG registered?

NL09 OCG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is NL09 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL09 OCG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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