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RV59 UKS

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,951 mi
Last recorded191,951 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 191,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 181,989 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 161,248 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,873 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 132,962 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 129,695 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 129,695 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 127,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 118,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 109,127 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 108,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,062 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 98,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,446 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 88,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,228 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 51,228 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,930 miles

Exhaust emmisions to low to obtain result

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,465 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 UKS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

RV59 UKS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is RV59 UKS safe to buy?

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