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NL59 LNJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,406 mi
Last recorded117,406 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 LNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 117,406 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged beginning to mis shape 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 117,406 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged beginning to mis shape 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 115,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 109,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight sooting on exhaust front flexi joint

Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,656 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 104,656 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,421 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Both sidelight/brake bulbs discolouring (slightly orange)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 81,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Both sidelight/brake bulbs discolouring (slightly orange)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,509 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,181 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,156 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks onthe side walls.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,952 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 15,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,409 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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NL59 LNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL59 LNJ, 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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NL59 LNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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