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RV59 UMA

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

239,052 mi
Last recorded239,052 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 UMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 239,052 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 225,774 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 225,774 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 212,560 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting rubber deteriorated but not allowing for excessive movement

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH IN CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 190,220 miles

Front lower engine mounting rubber deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 180,634 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 180,579 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper damaged inadequate repair (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 166,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Top engine cover fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 143,222 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in nearside wiper linkage

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 May 2018 143,220 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in nearside wiper linkage

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 May 2017 122,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 118,310 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 118,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 114,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 108,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,567 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 UMA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

RV59 UMA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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