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LB09 OTJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,870 mi
Last recorded129,870 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 OTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 129,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 124,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 117,840 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 117,840 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 109,862 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 95,853 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 95,847 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,562 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,803 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,539 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,069 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,506 miles

Advise L/H/F Tyre at 3.0.MM. R/H/F Tyre at 3.5.MM. Continental 225/45/R17/94W.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,716 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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LB09 OTJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB09 OTJ, 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 LB09 OTJ registered?

LB09 OTJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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