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LD09 MME

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,614 mi
Last recorded165,614 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 MME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 165,614 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 155,116 miles

Both rear tyres very distorted/out of shape

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2017 155,114 miles

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

Both rear tyres very distorted/out of shape

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 142,253 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Front + Rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 124,934 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished between tread and have cuts in tread

front brake discs very heavily lipped on edges. advise full inspection

o/s front tyre heavily worn on outer edge and has cuts in tread 225/45R17

rear brake discs lipped on edges

both front tyres are run flat tyres

Fail 16 Apr 2015 124,906 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished between tread and have cuts in tread

front brake discs very heavily lipped on edges. advise full inspection

o/s front tyre heavily worn on outer edge and has cuts in tread 225/45R17

rear brake discs lipped on edges

both front tyres are run flat tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,815 miles

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs lipped on edges

rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges. 225/45R17

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,694 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 85,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 MME is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MME, 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 MME registered?

LD09 MME is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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