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DU09 LMY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,783 mi
Last recorded160,783 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 160,783 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 153,470 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 153,470 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 143,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met [nearside rear low reading]

parking brake has high travel

Pass 1 Oct 2021 128,766 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 125,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,627 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 109,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,815 miles

Engine and undertray covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.

Fail 11 Jun 2016 102,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine and undertray covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.

Pass 7 May 2015 86,795 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 62,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 41,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2012 34,273 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 LMY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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