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LD09 MKO

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,643 mi
Last recorded87,643 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 MKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 87,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 84,067 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 83,311 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 83,287 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,441 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 79,283 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 73,637 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,984 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 62,851 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 59,070 miles

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not measure the readings

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 55,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,617 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 50,355 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped

slight damage to front number plate

slight wear on front tyre edges

Fail 5 Apr 2014 50,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped

slight damage to front number plate

slight wear on front tyre edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,683 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 45,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front reg plate damaged

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 MKO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

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

Is LD09 MKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 MKO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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