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LC09 UAR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,008 mi
Last recorded87,008 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 87,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,622 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 76,309 miles

all 4 tyres perished and wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2022 69,674 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak visible though undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

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

brake pedal slight travel

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 69,655 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak visible though undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,892 miles

Rear Both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2021 64,892 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,904 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has large age cracks NOT SHOWING CORDS YET

Nearside Outer Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 34,478 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 34,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,175 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,578 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread (not showing cords)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,328 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

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 UAR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

LC09 UAR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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