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AK09 LKO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,409 mi
Last recorded111,409 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 111,409 miles

Exhaust is corroded and hangers weakened

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 111,328 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust is corroded and hangers weakened

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r has got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 105,851 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 105,737 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not reflective (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not reflective (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,569 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 92,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,064 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,202 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,068 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 26,845 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 LKO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKO, 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 LKO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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