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RV59 NNE

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,091 mi
Last recorded50,091 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 50,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 49,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 48,190 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 46,456 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several nasty cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 42,353 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,021 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 41,021 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended something stuck in holder removed for customer to regain functioning buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 38,375 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 35,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 35,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 31,665 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 26,287 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres approaching wearbars

Pass 2 Jan 2013 14,189 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 NNE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NNE, 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 NNE registered?

RV59 NNE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is RV59 NNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 NNE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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