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DU09 LMX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,875 mi
Last recorded130,875 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 130,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 125,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 120,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,014 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 109,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 94,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 86,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,501 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,061 miles

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

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

nsr brake binding slightly pads look low

Fail 6 Mar 2012 40,061 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr brake binding slightly pads look low

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 LMX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DU09 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

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

Is DU09 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU09 LMX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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