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L21 NGB

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,219 mi
Last recorded157,219 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 NGB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 157,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 157,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

slight fuel filter leak

Pass 2 May 2023 150,165 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 145,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

slight exhaust gas leak from egr pipe

Fail 4 May 2022 145,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very well worn on outer edge, replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

slight exhaust gas leak from egr pipe

Pass 4 May 2021 141,513 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 138,530 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 138,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 134,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 132,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,821 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 105,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,554 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre side wall cracked on make of tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,770 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,273 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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L21 NGB is a 2009 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 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 L21 NGB, 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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L21 NGB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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