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L12 MHC

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,135 mi
Last recorded58,135 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 MHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 58,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 56,598 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 52,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 50,414 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

both front wipers slightly smeary

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2022 50,414 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

both front wipers slightly smeary

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 43,262 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,683 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,449 miles

Emissions to clean to be tested

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,848 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,593 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,971 miles

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge in the sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,576 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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L12 MHC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L12 MHC, 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 L12 MHC registered?

L12 MHC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is L12 MHC safe to buy?

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