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LM58 FZS

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,437 mi
Last recorded111,437 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 FZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 111,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 111,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,565 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 109,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 109,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 108,448 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 108,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre , cracks and cuts in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 104,546 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 95,891 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,003 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 85,003 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,302 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 68,616 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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LM58 FZS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM58 FZS, 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 LM58 FZS registered?

LM58 FZS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 2009.

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The MOT history for LM58 FZS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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