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LD09 MMJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,785 mi
Last recorded157,785 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 157,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 146,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 139,252 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 135,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 128,810 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill and chassi rail starting to corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing seems to be noisy.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim ,in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 128,798 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively driver side. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill and chassi rail starting to corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing seems to be noisy.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim ,in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 122,879 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 118,107 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,568 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 105,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system rusty and corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,444 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 94,444 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded around edges

Pass 18 Nov 2014 69,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,237 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,594 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 MMJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MMJ, 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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LD09 MMJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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