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LR09 CRF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,842 mi
Last recorded104,842 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 CRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 104,842 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2023 104,702 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective aero (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,823 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 90,823 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,770 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,513 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,714 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 52,714 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,244 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,242 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,879 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,238 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,052 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,012 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges. tyre size 224/45r17 94w

Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,060 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 CRF 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 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 LR09 CRF, 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 CRF registered?

LR09 CRF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is LR09 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 CRF 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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