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LR59 MWG

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,833 mi
Last recorded183,833 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2023 183,833 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower steering column universal joint worn to excess (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both very dull, not illuminating number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop fell off

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter housing wet

Pass 18 May 2022 174,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate lights emit low light

Fail 12 May 2022 174,138 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate lights emit low light

Pass 7 Apr 2021 161,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

correct headlights fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2021 161,313 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H.I.D. conversions fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower u.j. above rack (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 142,582 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 120,343 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 120,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 113,012 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 91,306 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,886 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,351 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LR59 MWG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

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

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