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DU09 LMM

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,459 mi
Last recorded174,459 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 LMM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 174,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 162,144 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 146,749 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 146,749 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail sized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 136,154 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 136,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 112,065 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 112,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,853 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 92,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,436 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre (inner part of tread worn)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 50,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre (inner part of tread worn)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,838 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,528 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 22,809 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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DU09 LMM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DU09 LMM, 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 DU09 LMM registered?

DU09 LMM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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