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LC09 UAU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,403 mi
Last recorded144,403 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 UAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 144,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,717 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 130,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 117,790 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 117,358 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,986 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 102,305 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 86,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyre inner sidewalls deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,690 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 75,688 miles

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

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

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 19 Jun 2012 57,530 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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LC09 UAU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UAU, 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 UAU registered?

LC09 UAU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LC09 UAU safe to buy?

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