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L22 JXN

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,212 mi
Last recorded42,212 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 JXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 42,212 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 28,913 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 28,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 26,420 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 25,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 23,397 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 23,397 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 21,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on tread and all tyres more than 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Minimal play only detected with shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 21,588 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on tread and all tyres more than 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Minimal play only detected with shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 21,004 miles

Tyres in good condition but 3 tyres over 10 years old and 1 is approaching the 10 year mark. so only recommended to be changed

Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,908 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,910 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split in centre not clearing screen in the centre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,481 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 14,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,422 miles

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

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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L22 JXN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 L22 JXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L22 JXN registered?

L22 JXN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is L22 JXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 JXN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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