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LD09 ACX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,840 mi
Last recorded87,840 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ACX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 87,840 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,551 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 87,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 68,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 66,097 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 60,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,823 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 58,823 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,916 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 53,916 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,292 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,803 miles

n/s/f tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,497 miles

3 tyres perished/cracked n/s/r--o/s/r--o/s/f

Pass 10 Sep 2014 6,779 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 6,775 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 6,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside and centre rear seats

front tyres cracking up

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 9 Aug 2012 4,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall and cracks in tread pattern (not showing cords)

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

offside front tyre has cracks in tread pattern (not showing cords)

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 ACX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 LD09 ACX, 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 ACX registered?

LD09 ACX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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