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L666 HRP

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,514 mi
Last recorded144,514 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 HRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 144,514 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s inner sill

Pass 24 Aug 2024 136,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 123,987 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,848 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights deteriorated but not effecting headlamp aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 110,848 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights deteriorated but not effecting headlamp aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,959 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/ sysyem corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 91,328 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/ sysyem corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/ inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm/outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 82,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/ inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm/outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,797 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,153 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,640 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nsr osr tyres cracked and perished on side walls and tyre tread

Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nsr osr tyres cracked and perished on side walls and tyre tread

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,061 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,816 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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L666 HRP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 L666 HRP, 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 L666 HRP registered?

L666 HRP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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