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LR59 MWA

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

218,101 mi
Last recorded218,101 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 218,101 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 218,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 215,349 miles

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

Rear seats down at time of test / load area full.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 203,972 miles

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

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

Rear Seats down at time of test - unable to access seat belts.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 194,467 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 190,951 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 186,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 186,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 178,844 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 175,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 171,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 171,254 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 163,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 155,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 141,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 105,729 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 105,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MWA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWA, 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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LR59 MWA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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