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EJ59 LWC

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,522 mi
Last recorded100,522 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 100,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gater is twisted.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 87,277 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 87,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 71,753 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,878 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 59,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,430 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,351 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 57,351 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 55,660 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 55,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 52,201 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 50,791 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,248 miles

undersheids fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,568 miles

nsr tyre inner tread uneven

osr tyre inner tread uneven

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,637 miles

both front tyre treads slight wear 2mm

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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EJ59 LWC is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,001 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 EJ59 LWC, 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 16 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ59 LWC registered?

EJ59 LWC is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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