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L33 SBN

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,204 mi
Last recorded79,204 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 SBN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,204 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 79,204 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 75,275 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 75,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 73,325 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 73,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,067 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward facing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 64,067 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and cracking and perishing in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,162 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,600 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,365 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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L33 SBN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L33 SBN, 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 L33 SBN registered?

L33 SBN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is L33 SBN safe to buy?

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