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LC09 UAH

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,157 mi
Last recorded92,157 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 UAH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,157 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power stering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 92,152 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power stering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 89,740 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 85,463 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 78,773 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,115 miles

Both front Tyre's worn on the edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,883 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,658 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 54,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,991 miles

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

n/s/f tyre uneven tread wear around inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2013 45,991 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre uneven tread wear around inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,240 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 40,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front 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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LC09 UAH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC09 UAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC09 UAH registered?

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

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