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DU09 LSF

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,027 mi
Last recorded151,027 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 LSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 151,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens has slight damage

Fail 25 Aug 2022 150,997 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted throughout vehicle.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Unable to fully inspect rear discs.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 146,976 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 146,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy joint separated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 145,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section deteriorated and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet . EGR pipework areas (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play detected in steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 145,692 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section deteriorated and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet . EGR pipework areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play detected in steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 140,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 132,034 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 132,022 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 123,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 117,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing abnormal

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner shoulder

Service light on dash display

Fail 6 May 2016 117,511 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing abnormal

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner shoulder

Service light on dash display

Pass 11 Mar 2015 109,795 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 100,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,556 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,263 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DU09 LSF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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