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LG09 VKA

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,288 mi
Last recorded113,288 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 VKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 113,260 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded and front flexi joint in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 111,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 105,279 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 105,241 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 86,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 77,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 77,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 70,721 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 62,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,513 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 52,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,810 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cut

Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,701 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 23,700 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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LG09 VKA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LG09 VKA, 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 LG09 VKA registered?

LG09 VKA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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