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RV59 GVR

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,959 mi
Last recorded55,959 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 GVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 55,959 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 52,958 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 49,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 44,355 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 33,444 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 33,444 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 30,435 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,693 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 29,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,446 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,307 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,177 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,807 miles

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

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

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 GVR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RV59 GVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 GVR registered?

RV59 GVR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is RV59 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 GVR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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