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LB09 OUE

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,684 mi
Last recorded120,684 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 OUE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 109,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 87,255 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 74,243 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 74,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,969 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,480 miles

Rear both tyres have fine cracks on the thread grooves

Fail 18 Jul 2015 35,480 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres have fine cracks on the thread grooves

Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,764 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 28,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,431 miles

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

Near side front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 22,431 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near side front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,698 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 OUE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

LB09 OUE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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