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YJ59 NRV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,411 mi
Last recorded132,411 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 NRV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 132,411 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorated [ misting ]

Fail 30 Apr 2025 132,398 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Bonnet catch stiff

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 130,687 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet second catch stiff

damp inside o/s headlight lens

park brake travel attention soon

Fail 11 Apr 2024 130,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet second catch stiff

damp inside o/s headlight lens

park brake travel attention soon

Pass 25 Apr 2023 126,926 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 122,651 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 119,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 118,870 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 118,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,756 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,111 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 88,141 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 88,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 63,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on dash

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,187 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 53,187 miles

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

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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YJ59 NRV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YJ59 NRV, 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 YJ59 NRV registered?

YJ59 NRV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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