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LR09 CTU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,015 mi
Last recorded107,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 CTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 107,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2025 96,048 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,867 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,754 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 56,359 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 56,359 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 52,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,763 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,940 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 40,940 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,232 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 36,232 miles

Nearside 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 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,845 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,680 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,372 miles

Near side & off side rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side & off side rear tyres wearing inner edges

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 CTU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

LR09 CTU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is LR09 CTU safe to buy?

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