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LC09 UAY

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,857 mi
Last recorded108,857 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,857 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,474 miles

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,519 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 92,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,440 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread on inner edge is just starting to feather and wear uneven

Offside Rear tyre tread on inner edge just starting to feather and wearing uneven

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,143 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 68,143 miles

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

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

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

Dampness from around fuel filter but not dripping.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,125 miles

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

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

service indicator illuminated

Fail 18 Apr 2016 59,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

service indicator illuminated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,798 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 28 Jun 2012 27,595 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 UAY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

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

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