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LM58 FZU

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,314 mi
Last recorded147,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 FZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 147,314 miles

Front subframe heavily corroded on offside

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has lots of small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch very stiff

Fail 15 Jun 2020 147,289 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery negative and positive terminals loose and close to falling off (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front subframe heavily corroded on offside

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has lots of small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch very stiff

Pass 19 Feb 2019 142,564 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 137,034 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 137,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge misshaped (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,365 miles

Duel mass excessively worn

Rear brake discs excessively lipped

Rear tyres badly stepped

Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,638 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 118,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2014 88,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,430 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,453 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 FZU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LM58 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

LM58 FZU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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