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DU09 LRY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,163 mi
Last recorded202,163 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 202,163 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 202,093 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 186,184 miles

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

screen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 26 Nov 2016 185,660 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 167,785 miles

Nearside nearside wiper split

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

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

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

offside rear glass broken

offside windscreen cracked

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2015 167,785 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing both front & nearside rear (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside nearside wiper split

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

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

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

offside rear glass broken

offside windscreen cracked

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2014 145,981 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 145,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,891 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 113,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 82,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,968 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 71,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LRY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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