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L50 ARC

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,592 mi
Last recorded83,592 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 ARC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2026 83,592 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 80,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective begining to deteriorate (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 57,676 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,675 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,547 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,008 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,280 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,004 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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L50 ARC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L50 ARC, 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 L50 ARC registered?

L50 ARC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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