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LD09 MKA

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,367 mi
Last recorded176,367 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 176,367 miles

towing socket broken / detatched

Fail 13 Oct 2025 176,637 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

towing socket broken / detatched

Pass 30 Sep 2024 174,560 miles

tow bar electrical socket bracket broken

Fail 30 Sep 2024 174,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s lens's deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

tow bar electrical socket bracket broken

Pass 6 Sep 2023 169,426 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front, n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 169,426 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s lens's badly deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front, n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

under tray insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2022 164,141 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 164,139 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 159,977 miles

service light illuminated

Fail 8 Sep 2021 159,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack n/s & o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

service due light illuminated

Pass 7 Sep 2020 154,068 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from rack, n/s & o/s (2.1.5 (a))

slight movement in steering column / joint ? not visable

Fail 2 Sep 2020 154,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from rack, n/s & o/s (2.1.5 (a))

slight movement in steering column / joint ? not visable

Pass 20 Sep 2019 148,105 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 148,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 141,471 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 141,392 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 134,869 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight fluid leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Fail 23 Sep 2017 134,868 miles

Front coil spring broken n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight fluid leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Pass 12 Aug 2016 127,809 miles

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 120,666 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 120,666 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 103,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,415 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,788 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 78,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,086 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,477 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 MKA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

LD09 MKA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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