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LR59 MWM

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,065 mi
Last recorded138,065 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 138,065 miles

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

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

flywheel very noisy / causing engine shake

Fail 14 Apr 2023 138,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged broken unit (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust blowing at catalist converter

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

Offside Rear brakes worn / overheating

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

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

flywheel very noisy / causing engine shake

Pass 4 Apr 2022 123,885 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 108,367 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 108,366 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 103,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2020 103,779 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,600 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 83,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,253 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,476 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,650 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

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 MWM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

LR59 MWM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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