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RV59 NNL

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,626 mi
Last recorded60,626 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 60,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 56,589 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 50,689 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 45,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 39,844 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 34,500 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 34,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 30,897 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 29,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 26,981 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

Pass 3 Nov 2016 24,005 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 26 Oct 2015 20,315 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 17,448 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 14,258 miles

both front tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 19 Nov 2012 11,360 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 NNL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 NNL, 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 NNL registered?

RV59 NNL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is RV59 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 NNL 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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