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LG59 UZR

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,507 mi
Last recorded150,507 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 UZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 150,507 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 150,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak from caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 130,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,551 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 118,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both outer (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 108,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,305 miles

item remover from drivers view prior to test

Fail 15 Oct 2015 97,305 miles

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

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

item remover from drivers view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,913 miles

Dampness At Fuel Filter

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,473 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 69,473 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,355 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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LG59 UZR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 LG59 UZR, 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 LG59 UZR registered?

LG59 UZR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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