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LC58 UZB

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,010 mi
Last recorded134,010 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 UZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 134,010 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 133,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 130,180 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s inn rack joint

Fail 24 Nov 2023 130,178 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s inn rack joint

Pass 5 Dec 2022 126,136 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 126,129 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,227 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 122,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 109,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 102,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 102,686 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,662 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 94,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,550 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 86,544 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working N/s headlight not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall deep enough to see cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers not working (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,702 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 79,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,721 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 47,941 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 47,941 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,568 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 UZB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

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

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