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LR59 MXD

2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,997 mi
Last recorded149,997 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 15086,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 MXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 149,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, 2354517. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 149,924 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Eml light on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, 2354517. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 134,643 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 134,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 119,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,052 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 96,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,268 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 90,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 83,837 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,154 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,904 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,657 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,145 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring broken 19
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 13
Full Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 reliability report

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LR59 MXD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 in Grey 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 Turbo Edition Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 86,550 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 Turbo Edition Tid 150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR59 MXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR59 MXD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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