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LD09 MJJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,368 mi
Last recorded131,368 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 MJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 131,368 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting corroded away around mounting bolts (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting corroded away around mounting bolts (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn U joint (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,058 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,386 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 102,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,178 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable TRACK ARM BALL JOINT AT THE STEERING RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR DISCOLOURED

Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,982 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play NS INNER TRACK ARM BALL JOINT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR,PLAY DETECTED (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS DISCOLOURED AND SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,663 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,679 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,740 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,484 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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LD09 MJJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJJ, 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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LD09 MJJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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