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RV09 KZX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,355 mi
Last recorded66,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 KZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 66,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 63,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 63,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 62,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 60,425 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,297 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 57,940 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 56,890 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,798 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,992 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Fail 7 Jun 2018 53,992 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver on nearside (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp washers not working

Pass 30 May 2017 51,670 miles

BOTH REAR STOP BULBS PALE RED >>> INVESTIGATION ADVISED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT 3mm >>> INNER EDGE ALIGNMENT ISSUES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,035 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,451 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,405 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 41,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet difficult to open

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

offside rear tyre perrished and tread cracking

Pass 30 May 2013 36,646 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 30 May 2013 36,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,769 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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RV09 KZX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV09 KZX, 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 RV09 KZX registered?

RV09 KZX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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