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LD09 MLJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,658 mi
Last recorded86,658 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 MLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 86,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 86,273 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,441 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 8 Apr 2021 83,440 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,198 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,722 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,139 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,138 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 69,135 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,832 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,827 miles

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,229 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished in tread

Fail 27 Mar 2014 45,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres heavily perished in tread

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,165 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 MLJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

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

Is LD09 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 MLJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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