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LB58 GMV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,608 mi
Last recorded157,608 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 GMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 157,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 150,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 144,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 136,407 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement in lower steering column uj

Pass 11 Mar 2020 129,833 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 129,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,434 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 118,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 107,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,815 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,760 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 91,756 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,740 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 77,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,005 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,471 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 52,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,657 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,393 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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LB58 GMV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

LB58 GMV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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