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LC09 UCG

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,878 mi
Last recorded172,878 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 172,878 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 172,878 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 168,301 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 164,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 157,499 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 157,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping Steering rack leaking (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,830 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 146,795 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 136,899 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Steering lock not functioning steering lock malfunction on in dash (7.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 136,879 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Steering lock not functioning steering lock malfunction on in dash (7.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,378 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,329 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,950 miles

Damage to the outer wall of the nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,988 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,972 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2014 75,896 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,517 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UCG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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