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DU09 LRF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,505 mi
Last recorded128,505 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 LRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 128,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight low. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 126,720 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted. Clutch release bearing noisy.

Fail 19 Aug 2024 126,715 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted. Clutch release bearing noisy.

Pass 12 Aug 2023 122,896 miles

hand brake slightly traveling.under tray fitted.both front,rear shock absorber slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 118,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 114,383 miles

under tray fitted.sills covered.under side covered with paint.exhaust pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,942 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undersides general surface rust.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,934 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,428 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,895 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 29,961 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 LRF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

DU09 LRF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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