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DU09 LNY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,421 mi
Last recorded111,421 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 111,421 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 106,502 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 103,120 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 103,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,543 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 100,543 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,373 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,199 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,031 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 91,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,721 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 85,721 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,777 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,026 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 74,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front - at flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,176 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,263 miles

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

no peak smoke recorded

rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 26 Feb 2013 33,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

no peak smoke recorded

rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,708 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 LNY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

DU09 LNY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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