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LS09 LXF

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,297 mi
Last recorded110,297 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 LXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 110,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 110,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,590 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 101,590 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,409 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,293 miles

O/S/R Tyre Wearing Uneven

Pass 24 Apr 2020 77,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to wear limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 77,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to wear limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,561 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 63,342 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,864 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 61,864 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 59,328 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 59,328 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,670 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,370 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,221 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,036 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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LS09 LXF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LS09 LXF, 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 LS09 LXF registered?

LS09 LXF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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