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LD09 MFJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,371 mi
Last recorded145,371 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 145,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Radiator support brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak EGR Cooler ()

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

Nearside Mirror has product on lens

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 139,650 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferules are getting quite corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust heatshields loose, not likely to come off

exhaust is getting very corroded in places

Pass 10 Feb 2021 132,219 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 132,219 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 125,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 125,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 115,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively GRABBING SLIGHTLY (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively GRABBING SLIGHTLY (3.7.B.3)

TYRES ( offside front coming close to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,539 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 85,539 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 71,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,742 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,296 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 MFJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

LD09 MFJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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