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RV09 LBL

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,828 mi
Last recorded184,828 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 LBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 184,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 184,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 147,432 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 147,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 147,448 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 131,786 miles

vehicle tested under dirty conditions

Fail 28 Feb 2017 131,772 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

vehicle tested under dirty conditions

Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,397 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Fail 18 Feb 2016 102,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level between min/max

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 14 Feb 2015 88,261 miles

shallow splits offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 22 Feb 2014 70,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,988 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 52,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,618 miles

offside front tyre abnormal wear on inside edge

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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RV09 LBL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LBL, 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 LBL registered?

RV09 LBL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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