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LD09 MFX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,879 mi
Last recorded102,879 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 MFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 102,879 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 102,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,785 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 96,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,492 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 91,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,864 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,281 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 85,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 81,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 76,170 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,579 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 67,579 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,960 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 61,960 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,850 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,395 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust 1st skin corriosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,789 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,121 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 25,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 MFX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LD09 MFX?

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What year was LD09 MFX registered?

LD09 MFX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LD09 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 MFX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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