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LR59 KXB

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,180 mi
Last recorded154,180 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 154,180 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2021 154,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 154,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 143,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 143,256 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 131,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 119,854 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,467 miles

oil leak from engine/gearbox area.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 108,401 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

oil leak from engine/gearbox area.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 97,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded , reduced braking surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,226 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,993 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,850 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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LR59 KXB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXB, 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 KXB registered?

LR59 KXB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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