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LR59 AOL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,872 mi
Last recorded143,872 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 AOL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 143,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 119,187 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,094 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 95,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,103 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 91,103 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,658 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 73,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 51,242 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,877 miles

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

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

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

near side front bumper damaged

off side front tyre has outer wall damage

off side rear brake slight bind

warning on dash , stop light not working , all stop lights working ok

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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LR59 AOL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LR59 AOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR59 AOL registered?

LR59 AOL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LR59 AOL safe to buy?

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