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LC09 UCD

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,077 mi
Last recorded119,077 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 119,077 miles

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

Front lower suspension ball joint boots slightly deteriorated

Offside front driveshaft inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 109,073 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 109,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 100,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,569 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 92,563 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 90,549 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,003 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,082 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 57,082 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,464 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and small bruise on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 38,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and small bruise on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,398 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 29,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 18,242 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 15,826 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
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LC09 UCD 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 68.4%.

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 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 UCD, 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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LC09 UCD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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