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NL59 LNO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

252,523 mi
Last recorded252,523 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 LNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 252,523 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 Nov 2024 243,828 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 222,980 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 203,838 miles

Hand brake cable mounting defective both side

Pass 17 Nov 2021 180,643 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 180,536 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 163,402 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 163,147 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 147,524 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 135,299 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 5 Nov 2018 135,299 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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 11 Oct 2017 120,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 120,502 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,840 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,840 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 95,746 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 95,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,121 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 83,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,807 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,237 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

water leak

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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NL59 LNO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NL59 LNO, 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 NL59 LNO registered?

NL59 LNO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is NL59 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 LNO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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