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LD09 MBU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,089 mi
Last recorded49,089 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 MBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,089 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,835 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edges and perished 215/55/16

Both rear tyres are cracked and feathering

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,512 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,287 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 26,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LD09 MBU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LD09 MBU, 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 LD09 MBU registered?

LD09 MBU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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