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LR09 CSY

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,382 mi
Last recorded46,382 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 CSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 46,382 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 42,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 38,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 32,825 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 30,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 26,495 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 26,495 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 19,121 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre has slight uneven tread pattern

Fail 5 Dec 2017 19,121 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre has slight uneven tread pattern

Pass 22 Nov 2016 14,836 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 14,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 11,188 miles

nearside front tyre has chunk missing from outer sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2014 9,336 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has chunk missing (not showing cords)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 9,334 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has chunk missing (not showing cords)

offside rear position lamp intermittantly flickering

Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,505 miles

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,119 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 CSY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 CSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR09 CSY?

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What year was LR09 CSY registered?

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

Is LR09 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 CSY 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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