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LR09 CTO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,349 mi
Last recorded39,349 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 39,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer lamp cover damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2024 38,952 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 38,952 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault reset prior to test , stayed out length of test (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 38,629 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 38,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 35,771 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 34,762 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,780 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,393 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 29,392 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,604 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 26,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

Fail 2 Oct 2015 21,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,787 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 13,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 8,689 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 8,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 CTO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

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

Is LR09 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 CTO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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