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L9 OBY

2022 Saab 9-3

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,130 mi
Last recorded42,130 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 OBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2022
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 42,130 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 40,574 miles

All four alloy wheels are buckled slightly.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 40,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All four alloy wheels are buckled slightly.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 190,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 176,346 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 162,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 148,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 136,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 136,422 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 124,216 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 112,009 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount bearing rough

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,053 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,893 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,858 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 64,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 63,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,828 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,472 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,105 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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L9 OBY is a 2022 Saab 9-3 in Red. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBY, 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 4 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L9 OBY is a 2022 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2022.

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