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LD09 MKF

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,694 mi
Last recorded122,694 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 MKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 122,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 115,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

center atop light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 96,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 88,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 78,554 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,961 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,617 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,020 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,607 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 51,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 42,616 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,191 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 MKF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

LD09 MKF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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