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LR58 XLH

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,425 mi
Last recorded159,425 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 XLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 159,425 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 154,945 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 154,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 150,783 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 149,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2019 149,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2018 133,656 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Front bumper has some damage

Front pads on 4mm

Rear indicators faded

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre valve in poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre valve in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2018 133,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre valve in poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre valve in poor condition

Brake fluid discoloured

Front bumper has some damage

Front pads on 4mm

Rear indicators faded

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2017 118,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look very low - Need attention (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers smear

Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,135 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 101,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 88,101 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 18 May 2015 88,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 3 May 2014 74,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,659 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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LR58 XLH 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 LR58 XLH, 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 LR58 XLH registered?

LR58 XLH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2009.

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