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LR09 CTV

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,260 mi
Last recorded151,260 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 151,260 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 150,122 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2023 145,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 145,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 136,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Y Section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 124,584 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 124,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,221 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 94,994 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,582 miles

Offside front obligatory mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2016 77,182 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 CTV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CTV, 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 CTV registered?

LR09 CTV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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