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LAW 480P

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,940 mi
Last recorded83,940 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAW 480P
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 83,940 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 82,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF OSF Inner outer edges 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 79,528 miles

Offside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 77,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 70,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 64,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 56,858 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 56,850 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 49,402 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 49,290 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 45,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2017 41,115 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 36,512 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 32,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 24,898 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

rear tyres cracking on tread patten/ side walls

Pass 22 May 2013 18,069 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,596 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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LAW 480P is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LAW 480P, 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 LAW 480P registered?

LAW 480P is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is LAW 480P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAW 480P shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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