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L2 HKY

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,509 mi
Last recorded96,509 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 HKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 96,509 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 96,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 94,139 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 94,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 92,007 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 92,007 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 90,399 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 88,069 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 84,213 miles

Front wipers are smearing

Offside Front ball joint dust cover is perished

Offside Front ball joint dust cover is perished

Offside Front perished with small split

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

diesel filer is damp on lower base

Pass 26 May 2020 79,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 79,997 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 74,830 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 69,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 62,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 58,208 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 53,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,197 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,581 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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L2 HKY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L2 HKY, 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 L2 HKY registered?

L2 HKY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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