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NL09 OCU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,645 mi
Last recorded135,645 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 OCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 135,645 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 135,558 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 124,645 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,342 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2022 120,339 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,423 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 110,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,528 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,943 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,267 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,948 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission test carried out too clean to register

Fail 3 Jun 2014 54,987 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission test carried out too clean to register

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,667 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,566 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 34,566 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 OCU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 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 NL09 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

NL09 OCU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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