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RV59 NNG

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,359 mi
Last recorded141,359 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NNG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 141,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/50/R17 (5.2.3 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 127,168 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 127,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 111,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 111,291 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,209 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise closer inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise closer inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven may have road noise and getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,701 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise closer inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 88,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise closer inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,002 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,061 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 66,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,531 miles

exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,414 miles

emission test carried out too clean to register

Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,954 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 NNG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NNG, 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 NNG registered?

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

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