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RV59 UKH

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,998 mi
Last recorded46,998 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 46,998 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 44,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 42,424 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy pipe outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 40,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 39,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 36,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 30,154 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 30,152 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,052 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter starting to perish

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,198 miles

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2014 19,043 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Nov 2014 19,043 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 rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2013 15,390 miles

offside rear tyre perished/out of shape

Pass 3 Dec 2012 12,164 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 UKH 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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

RV59 UKH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is RV59 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 UKH 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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