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LC58 UXB

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,432 mi
Last recorded132,432 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 UXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 132,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 132,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,206 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 129,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen due to lens being cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users unable to carry out smoke test (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

offside mirror lens deteriorated, but not affecting vision to rear

Fail 8 Apr 2019 128,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,188 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 124,031 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,932 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 119,916 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,879 miles

N/s/r childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,570 miles

all four tyres worn close to limit

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,171 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 65,267 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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LC58 UXB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LC58 UXB, 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 LC58 UXB registered?

LC58 UXB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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