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RV59 NKS

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,708 mi
Last recorded30,708 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NKS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 30,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 30,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2025 29,553 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 26,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre is cracking on sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 26,183 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber and clutch pedal rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 25,975 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 25,510 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,733 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 24,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf lower suspension arm has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 23,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 21,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,956 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,672 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2012 9,135 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 NKS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKS, 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

How do I check the history of RV59 NKS?

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What year was RV59 NKS registered?

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

Is RV59 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 NKS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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