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LR09 CPU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,252 mi
Last recorded123,252 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 CPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 123,252 miles

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

Coil spring worn front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,451 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 115,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,130 miles

slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 27 Mar 2020 110,989 miles

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar drop link slight play n/s/r anti roll bar rubber o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 27 Mar 2020 110,989 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar drop link slight play n/s/r anti roll bar rubber o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,243 miles

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,666 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 103,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,343 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,008 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,819 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 55,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,759 miles

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

slight buldge inner wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,537 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 CPU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CPU, 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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LR09 CPU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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