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LD09 ACU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,959 mi
Last recorded119,959 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ACU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 119,959 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 119,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 116,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 112,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 105,162 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,366 miles

Front O/S & N/S Tyres, tread depth low on inner & outer edges.

Slight power steering leak, o/s.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,613 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 86,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front O/S & N/S Brake discs worn.

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

Offside Front Anti roll bar link, lower joint worn.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear O/S & N/S Brake discs worn.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,493 miles

Fuel filter damp

Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,716 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,564 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,984 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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LD09 ACU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LD09 ACU, 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 LD09 ACU registered?

LD09 ACU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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