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RV09 LBJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,495 mi
Last recorded58,495 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 LBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 58,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 58,475 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 56,323 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 54,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,251 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 50,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,594 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2021 48,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,677 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 47,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,451 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,734 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,957 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 29,890 miles

both front tyres 2.6mm

Pass 12 Apr 2014 25,767 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,355 miles

rear brakes slight judder

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,874 miles

sill covers fitted

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 LBJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV09 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

RV09 LBJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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