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LB58 GNU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,035 mi
Last recorded145,035 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 GNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 145,035 miles

damage at n/s/f wing taped over

Fail 1 Jun 2022 143,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 134,967 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 134,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexipipe has slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,872 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 88,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 76,969 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,529 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,155 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 GNU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LB58 GNU, 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 GNU registered?

LB58 GNU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 February 2009.

Is LB58 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB58 GNU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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