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LD09 MDU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,043 mi
Last recorded71,043 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 MDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 71,043 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhauist system corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 70,787 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhauist system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 70,077 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 70,075 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at hose union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,243 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 69,241 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 67,171 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 67,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,392 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 65,372 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 61,726 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 May 2016 56,314 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 56,314 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,260 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 51,260 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres cracking

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 45,753 miles

front discs have a lip

Fail 28 May 2014 45,753 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs have a lip

Pass 28 May 2013 40,009 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 35,054 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 MDU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

LD09 MDU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is LD09 MDU safe to buy?

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