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LC09 MXO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,180 mi
Last recorded124,180 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 MXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 124,180 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 120,229 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2024 120,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 110,668 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 110,647 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 99,580 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 99,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 88,836 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 88,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,776 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,173 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 79,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 73,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,271 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,457 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,457 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,446 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 51,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 44,217 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,302 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,871 miles

both front tyres on wear bars

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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LC09 MXO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 LC09 MXO, 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 LC09 MXO registered?

LC09 MXO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is LC09 MXO safe to buy?

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