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LD09 MDK

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,008 mi
Last recorded130,008 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 130,008 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 129,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 119,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 109,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 105,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 105,223 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 103,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,122 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,858 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 74,453 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emissions printout due to smoke level too low to be read by EGA at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,281 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,351 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 MDK 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 76.5%.

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 MDK, 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 MDK registered?

LD09 MDK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is LD09 MDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 MDK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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