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RV59 GUH

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,038 mi
Last recorded176,038 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 GUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 176,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Nov 2023 176,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 172,893 miles

both front tyres worn low

near side door mirror poor condition

near side front anti roll bar link dust cover starting to split

Fail 14 Dec 2022 172,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn low

near side door mirror poor condition

near side front anti roll bar link dust cover starting to split

Pass 10 Dec 2021 168,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 168,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

Pass 30 Nov 2020 164,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 160,729 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre worn very close to limits

o/s/f tyre worn very close to limits

o/s/f upper anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 5 Dec 2018 155,877 miles

near side anti roll bar dust covers beginning to split

Fail 4 Dec 2018 155,877 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side anti roll bar dust covers beginning to split

Pass 7 Dec 2017 148,335 miles

near side rear antiroll bar d bush worn

off side rear tyre close to limit and outer side wall cracked

near side front antiroll bar link rubber boot starting to split

Fail 7 Dec 2017 148,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

near side front antiroll bar link rubber boot starting to split

near side rear antiroll bar d bush worn

off side rear tyre close to limit and outer side wall cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2016 138,996 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 138,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 129,851 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,149 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 102,845 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 85,150 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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RV59 GUH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RV59 GUH, 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 RV59 GUH registered?

RV59 GUH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is RV59 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 GUH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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