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LC09 UBO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,946 mi
Last recorded172,946 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 UBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 172,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 157,963 miles

chip in screen

Pass 4 Nov 2022 151,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 142,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp discoloured

Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 135,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Showing incorrect colour (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 125,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tread slightly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 107,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 85,758 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 74,189 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

N/S/R tyre is bald on the inner edge and is punctured.

O/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm) and is perishing.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 74,189 miles

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

N/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

N/S/R tyre is bald on the inner edge and is punctured.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm) and is perishing.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,233 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,533 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 28,290 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 UBO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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