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RV09 LBA

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,260 mi
Last recorded58,260 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 LBA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 58,260 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 58,236 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 58,236 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 57,523 miles

offside & nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 57,425 miles

offside & nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2023 57,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside & nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,726 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 56,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 51,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,721 miles

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

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 41,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer treads and outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,295 miles

Offside and nearside front Tyres have damage to outer sidewalls.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 38,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front Tyres have damage to outer sidewalls.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,225 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 35,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,655 miles

cover sills fitted offside & nearside

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,920 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Apr 2013 23,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,653 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,928 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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RV09 LBA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV09 LBA, 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 RV09 LBA registered?

RV09 LBA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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