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LD09 MHJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,752 mi
Last recorded158,752 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 158,752 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 158,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 136,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 118,431 miles

Front exhaust flexable rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2024 118,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexable rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 89,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 86,719 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 86,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,942 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front wiper blades are split just clearing front screen

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split

slight fuel residue around fuel filter

Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,787 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

slight noise from off side front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,086 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,327 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 MHJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

LD09 MHJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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