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LC09 UCH

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,610 mi
Last recorded67,610 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 UCH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 67,610 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,598 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 66,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 57,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 57,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,494 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Offside Rear 1/4 Slight Damage

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2015 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Bald On Inner Edge, Low On Outer Edge (4.1.D.1a)

Engine Covers Fitted, Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Offside Front Tyre Close To Legal Limit, Bald On Inner Edge & Low On Outer Edge

Offside Rear 1/4 Slight Damage

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,388 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,953 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 24,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear ty7re perished

offside front fog light damaged

outer sills covered

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 UCH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UCH, 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 UCH registered?

LC09 UCH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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