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LD09 MBY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,980 mi
Last recorded169,980 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 MBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 169,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 155,115 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 138,856 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 138,842 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 131,188 miles

slight play in a offside rear suspension arm

Fail 7 Mar 2016 130,850 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in a offside rear suspension arm

Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,233 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,901 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 63,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,046 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 43,912 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 MBY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LD09 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

LD09 MBY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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