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NL59 LOA

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 134,664 miles

BODYWORK CORRODING.

BRAKE PIPES / HOSES CORRODING.

FRONT / REAR SUB-FRAMES CORRODED.

O/S FRONT INNER CV BOOT TORN.

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED.

SLIGHT PLAY ON STEERING WHEEL SIDE TO SIDE.

SUSPENSION CORRODED AND BUSHES PERISHING.

Pass 9 May 2024 123,708 miles

BODYWORK CORRODING

BRAKE HOSES AND PIPES CORRODING

FRONT TYRES ARE GETTING LOW

O/S INNER CV BOOT LEAKING

PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL SIDE TO SIDE ( UJ HAS PLAY AT RACK ,ADVISE REPLACING )

SUSPENSION / SUB-FRAMES / BUSHES PERISHING AND CORRODING

WIPERS WORN

Fail 9 May 2024 123,698 miles

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

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

BODYWORK CORRODING

BRAKE HOSES AND PIPES CORRODING

FRONT TYRES ARE GETTING LOW

O/S INNER CV BOOT LEAKING

PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL SIDE TO SIDE ( UJ HAS PLAY AT RACK ,ADVISE REPLACING )

SUSPENSION / SUB-FRAMES / BUSHES PERISHING AND CORRODING

WIPERS WORN

Pass 11 May 2023 112,579 miles

BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED AND MISSING

BRAKE HOSES CORRODING AT FERRELS

FRONT SHOCKERS CORRODING

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR AXLE / SUB-FRAME CORRODING

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON EDGES

Fail 9 May 2023 112,571 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking FILTER AREA WET (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED AND MISSING

BRAKE HOSES CORRODING AT FERRELS

FRONT SHOCKERS CORRODING

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR AXLE / SUB-FRAME CORRODING

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON EDGES

Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,953 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE MOUNTINGS PERISHED AND HAS CABLE TIES FITTED ( ADVISE CHANGE ASAP ) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Fail 27 Jan 2022 95,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted MOUNTING SPRING INCORRECTLY FITTED (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system AT CALLIPER BANJO (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE MOUNTINGS PERISHED AND HAS CABLE TIES FITTED ( ADVISE CHANGE ASAP ) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,799 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 82,799 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,766 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,675 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,115 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,260 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 66,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,272 miles

Both rear shocker tops slightly cracked, still secure for now

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/r tyre sidewall worn from being run flat

Fail 7 Nov 2013 39,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/r tyre sidewall worn from being run flat

Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,643 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 31,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LOA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LOA, 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 LOA registered?

NL59 LOA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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