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FL09 LXH

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

182,864 mi
Last recorded182,864 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 LXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 182,864 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 181,641 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 181,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 177,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 173,882 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 164,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack worm gear area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 164,290 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack worm gear area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 152,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 135,188 miles

all brake discs badly worn and lip

Fail 15 Mar 2017 134,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs badly worn and lip

both front tyres badly worn inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,505 miles

Nearside Front disc worn/liped

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front disc worn /liped

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 116,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front disc worn/liped

Nearside Front pads worn low

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front disc worn /liped

Offside Front pads worn low

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,196 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2015 101,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

both rear tyres badly worn inner edges{not showing cords yet}

offside front tyre badly worn inner and outer edges{not showing cords yet}

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres have uneven tread pattern

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,547 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,544 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 43,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FL09 LXH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL09 LXH, 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 FL09 LXH registered?

FL09 LXH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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