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LB58 GSO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,148 mi
Last recorded175,148 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 GSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 175,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 169,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 169,855 miles

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 158,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 13 Dec 2017 158,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both. (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 148,592 miles

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 136,684 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 117,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 96,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 53,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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 GSO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 LB58 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

LB58 GSO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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