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LR59 MWD

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

205,743 mi
Last recorded205,743 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 MWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 205,743 miles

Undertrays fitted unable to view some areas

Fail 9 Sep 2022 205,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted unable to view some areas

Pass 13 Aug 2021 184,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 184,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 168,851 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 168,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 155,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 155,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 137,693 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 137,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 126,140 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 126,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,818 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 97,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,904 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,904 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,600 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 MWD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

LR59 MWD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is LR59 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 MWD shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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