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RV59 GVT

2009 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,182 mi
Last recorded102,182 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 GVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 102,182 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 102,182 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 90,846 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,501 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,452 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,481 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,481 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pad worn down to the metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,134 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,429 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,098 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,078 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

strong advise splitting to o/s/r tyre on outer wall

Fail 15 Apr 2013 41,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

strong advise splitting to o/s/r tyre on outer wall

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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RV59 GVT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

RV59 GVT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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