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LC09 UAD

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,808 mi
Last recorded95,808 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 UAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 95,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 90,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 90,390 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 80,784 miles

exhaust front pipe slight blow

Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,087 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 78,087 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,678 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 71,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,607 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 67,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front Tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,854 miles

both rear tyre treads perished and cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,797 miles

Start of wear on edges of both front Tyres

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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LC09 UAD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LC09 UAD, 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 LC09 UAD registered?

LC09 UAD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LC09 UAD safe to buy?

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