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LR59 MVO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,825 mi
Last recorded151,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 MVO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 151,825 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 145,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 141,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 136,399 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 136,399 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 131,260 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 131,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 126,834 miles

Both Rear Tyre Tread Low

Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,202 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 113,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,798 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,499 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 71,470 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,803 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 MVO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO registered?

LR59 MVO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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