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LO58 OVS

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,840 mi
Last recorded141,840 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO58 OVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 141,840 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 136,144 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Feb 2024 133,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 129,972 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 124,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 119,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 119,244 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,740 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 117,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges amp wire rubbing on abs pump (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,155 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F tyre at 3mm feathered on outer edge

Offside Front O/S/F tyre at 2.5 mm feathered on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,274 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 110,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,233 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,267 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,786 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 92,786 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,590 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 77,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,287 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,630 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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LO58 OVS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LO58 OVS, 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 LO58 OVS registered?

LO58 OVS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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