2009 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · NL59 LNO
2009 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 276,424 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 276,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL59 LNO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2026
- 276,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL59 LNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-3 (NL59 LNO) between July 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NL59 LNO Mileage History
- 10/07/201261,174 mi
- 28/02/201364,237 mi+3,063 mi
- 05/11/201364,807 mi+570 mi
- 05/11/201364,807 mi
- 31/10/201483,121 mi+18,314 mi
- 31/10/201483,121 mi
- 19/10/201595,746 mi+12,625 mi
- 19/10/201595,746 mi
- 28/10/2016110,840 mi+15,094 mi
- 28/10/2016110,840 mi
- 10/10/2017120,502 mi+9,662 mi
- 11/10/2017120,502 mi
- 05/11/2018135,299 mi+14,797 mi
- 05/11/2018135,299 mi
- 30/10/2019147,524 mi+12,225 mi
- 28/10/2020163,147 mi+15,623 mi
- 02/11/2020163,402 mi+255 mi
- 03/11/2021180,536 mi+17,134 mi
- 17/11/2021180,643 mi+107 mi
- 09/11/2022203,838 mi+23,195 mi
- 25/10/2023222,980 mi+19,142 mi
- 08/11/2024243,828 mi+20,848 mi
- 12/11/2025252,523 mi+8,695 mi
- 30/10/2026276,424 mi+23,901 mi
Average of roughly 15,047 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
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