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L16 PDS

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,820 mi
Last recorded57,820 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 PDS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 57,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 55,077 miles

car has been undersealed

Fail 11 Nov 2024 55,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

car has been undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2023 52,579 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,742 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 48,539 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,181 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 48,115 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Stays on full beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 10 May 2019 45,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 15 May 2018 43,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,418 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 40,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,091 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 39,091 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 May 2015 28,947 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 28,586 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 28,586 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 25,806 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 20,204 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 20,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 15,051 miles

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

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect steering components

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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L16 PDS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L16 PDS, 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 L16 PDS registered?

L16 PDS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is L16 PDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 PDS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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