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LD09 MDY

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,179 mi
Last recorded166,179 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 166,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 166,178 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 159,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE AREA (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 153,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI DOWN PIPE LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2020 153,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER HOUSING LEAKING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY BADLY CORRODED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI DOWN PIPE LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY BADLY CORRODED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,090 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 141,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 123,677 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 123,677 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 109,505 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 109,505 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 100,187 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 91,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 84,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 78,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,190 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 MDY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

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

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