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NL09 OCB

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,610 mi
Last recorded166,610 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 OCB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 166,610 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 166,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 159,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 148,772 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 148,770 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 138,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 125,635 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 124,074 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 123,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 123,498 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 123,498 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front both front wheels slightly noisy when rotated

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 123,496 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 112,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 27 Jul 2015 112,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/front tyre cracks on sidewall

o/s/rear exhaust heatshield loose

o/s/rear tyre cracks on sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,674 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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NL09 OCB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL09 OCB, 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 NL09 OCB registered?

NL09 OCB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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