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LB58 GLJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,624 mi
Last recorded182,624 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 GLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 182,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 182,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 177,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror glass slightly loose in holder. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 177,977 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror glass slightly loose in holder. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 166,878 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 166,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 157,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 146,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush to hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 140,676 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 140,676 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 128,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 125,561 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 91,247 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

exhaust coroded

slight curb damage on both front tyres

slight weap of exhaust gases from exhaust flexi

undertray fitted to vechicle

various minor marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 18 Nov 2011 91,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted n/s/r

exhaust coroded

slight curb damage on both front tyres

slight weap of exhaust gases from exhaust flexi

undertray fitted to vechicle

various minor marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

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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LB58 GLJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LB58 GLJ, 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 LB58 GLJ registered?

LB58 GLJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2009.

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