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LR09 CPE

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,986 mi
Last recorded52,986 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 CPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 52,986 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,986 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 46,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 43,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 41,997 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,056 miles

Nearside Mirror glass defective

Fail 2 Oct 2020 40,056 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass defective

Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wear to inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer shoulder edge and has minor outer wall damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly uneven thread pattern

Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,203 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Fail 5 Apr 2017 30,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

nearside front tyre has slight damage outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,849 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 26,849 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,846 miles

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread pattern

Fail 23 Mar 2015 22,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread pattern

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,559 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,143 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,884 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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LR09 CPE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR09 CPE, 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 LR09 CPE registered?

LR09 CPE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is LR09 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 CPE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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