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LC09 TYW

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,314 mi
Last recorded161,314 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 TYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 161,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 152,225 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing High and low spots around inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 151,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing High and low spots around inside edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 147,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 147,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 141,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe under bonnet has minor leak of gasses from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 141,088 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe under bonnet has minor leak of gasses from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 130,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 124,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,972 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,841 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 17 Aug 2012 46,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

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 TYW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC09 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

LC09 TYW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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