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RV59 GVP

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,038 mi
Last recorded147,038 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 GVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 147,038 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 147,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire both sides (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 141,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component require wash down and inspect rack/pipes area. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 141,245 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component require wash down and inspect rack/pipes area. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 137,664 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 131,829 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 131,829 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 128,412 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 125,479 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 122,056 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 111,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,859 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 83,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,775 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 69,775 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise nearside front outer tyre starting to wear low

Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,519 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,719 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 62,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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RV59 GVP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

RV59 GVP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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