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L13 ERO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,139 mi
Last recorded46,139 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 46,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 43,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 43,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 42,156 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,175 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,130 miles

Advise both front tyres perished and split between tread.

Advise nearside rear tyre perished and split between tread.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,182 miles

Advise both front tyres perished and split between tread.

Advise nearside rear tyre perished and split between tread.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 37,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Advise both front tyres perished and split between tread.

Advise nearside rear tyre perished and split between tread.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,173 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to parish.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,436 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on, re OSF tyre pressure.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,107 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,518 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,978 miles

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

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

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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L13 ERO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L13 ERO, 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 L13 ERO registered?

L13 ERO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is L13 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 ERO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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