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LR59 AOT

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,751 mi
Last recorded24,751 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 AOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 24,751 miles

Nearside Front Wing and Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 24,751 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wing and Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 21,570 miles

Nearside Front bumper and wing damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 21,570 miles

Nearside Front bumper and wing damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 19,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 15,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,737 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 14,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 13,758 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 13,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 72,206 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 11,114 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 11,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 10,496 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 10,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 9,419 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 8,265 miles

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Fail 11 Dec 2013 8,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 5 Dec 2012 6,962 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 5 Dec 2012 6,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cuts and chunks out of outer sidewall (not showing cords)

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 AOT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AOT, 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 LR59 AOT registered?

LR59 AOT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is LR59 AOT safe to buy?

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