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V2 NCR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,093 mi
Last recorded93,093 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 NCR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,093 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2025 93,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 88,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer side light discoloured.

Offside Rear tyre deep cut in tread.

Offside stop light discoloured.

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

Rear both tyres bold on edges.

Fail 14 Aug 2024 88,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre bol on edges.

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

Offside Rear Outer side light discoloured.

Offside Rear tyre deep cut in tread.

Offside stop light discoloured.

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

Rear both tyres bold on edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 79,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,685 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

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

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

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2022 70,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,780 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 63,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,145 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,830 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 45,190 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly cracking and stepping in tread

Pass 3 May 2014 40,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,589 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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V2 NCR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V2 NCR, 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 V2 NCR registered?

V2 NCR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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