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L9 KAJ

2021 Saab 9-3

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,724 mi
Last recorded82,724 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 KAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,724 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,440 miles

All four tyres are slightly cracking perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 21,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 21,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,018 miles

All four tyres are slightly cracking perishing

Both headlamp lenses are misting

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2024 17,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,892 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,484 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 73,483 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 70,107 miles

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

Offside HANDBRAKE LOWER EFFORT

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,130 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2016 66,129 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine has an oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,107 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,159 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on sidewall

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,378 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 46,378 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,737 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,064 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,507 miles

offside outer tail light not working

Fail 10 Dec 2009 35,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside outer tail light not working

Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,720 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,317 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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L9 KAJ is a 2021 Saab 9-3 in White. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L9 KAJ, 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 5 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L9 KAJ is a 2021 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 July 2021.

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