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M88 LNY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,872 mi
Last recorded106,872 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 LNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 106,872 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 106,872 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working supplementary lamp being used (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 101,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 96,910 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 96,909 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,018 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,371 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,351 miles

nearside rear Tyre worn low on inner & outer shoulders

offside rear Tyre worn smooth on inner & outer shoulders

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,565 miles

Rear rear n/s and o/s tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

Fail 16 Dec 2015 43,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear rear n/s and o/s tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,788 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has screw in centre tread pattern

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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M88 LNY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M88 LNY, 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 M88 LNY registered?

M88 LNY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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