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DU09 LOD

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

256,927 mi
Last recorded256,927 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 256,927 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 256,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL FULL CIRC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 250,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER WORN MOST (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 247,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 241,212 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 241,042 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking AROUD INJECTOR (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear WATER INLAMP UNIT

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 238,247 miles

Nearside Front CROSS MEMBER BOLT HEAD SNAPPED OFF

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 238,247 miles

Nearside Front CROSS MEMBER BOLT HEAD SNAPPED OFF

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam ON WHEN TAPPED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 233,378 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 227,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 202,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 202,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working ON WHEN TAPPED (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 184,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 170,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 141,960 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 111,272 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 83,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 58,900 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 LOD 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 77.8%.

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 LOD, 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 LOD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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