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DU09 LRL

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,352 mi
Last recorded137,352 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 LRL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 137,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 137,349 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 133,322 miles

Offside Inner drive shaft gaitor is perishing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has a slight bind when spun

both rear discs lipped and scored

exhaust is corroded

rear arms have surface rust

Fail 27 Mar 2025 133,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner drive shaft gaitor is perishing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has a slight bind when spun

both rear discs lipped and scored

exhaust is corroded

rear arms have surface rust

Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,488 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 124,486 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 120,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 120,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 108,773 miles

Emissions too low to record

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 108,772 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too low to record

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/F anti roll bar drop link ball joints slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 100,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/F anti roll bar drop link ball joints slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,800 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,809 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,312 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 60,262 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,483 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 56,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished and cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,724 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing between treads

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,792 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

engine management warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,573 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LRL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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