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AK09 LKE

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,788 mi
Last recorded139,788 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 LKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 139,788 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal split/perished

Fail 13 Feb 2023 139,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (diffusing patterns) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal split/perished

Pass 1 Feb 2022 137,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake lag -27% (max limit 30%)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 1 Feb 2022 137,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake lag -27% (max limit 30%)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 17 Feb 2021 134,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges , cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel very high

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Fail 15 Feb 2021 134,574 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges , cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel very high

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 120,054 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,423 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 108,423 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,594 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 95,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,152 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 68,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,968 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,417 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 23 Mar 2013 40,417 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,880 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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AK09 LKE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK09 LKE, 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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AK09 LKE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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