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SC59 LBP

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,973 mi
Last recorded135,973 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 LBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2022 135,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2021 132,402 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 127,448 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 127,448 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,720 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,156 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,947 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,194 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 64,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,157 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,592 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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SC59 LBP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SC59 LBP, 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 SC59 LBP registered?

SC59 LBP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is SC59 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC59 LBP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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