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LR09 CUC

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 CUC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 126,921 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded and fractured but secure

Fail 28 Aug 2025 126,920 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded and fractured but secure

Pass 21 Jun 2024 126,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 125,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear top shock absorber alloy mounting brackets are corroded.

outer sills covered, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 122,589 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Jul 2021 117,734 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,860 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 104,858 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,427 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,419 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 86,025 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,628 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,415 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 16,266 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 13,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CUC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CUC, 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 CUC registered?

LR09 CUC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is LR09 CUC safe to buy?

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