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LR09 DVA

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,417 mi
Last recorded143,417 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 143,417 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 141,093 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 141,093 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 137,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 134,380 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,864 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 132,864 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 123,230 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 3 May 2018 110,441 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 96,919 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 83,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 71,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 71,706 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 60,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2014 60,519 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 47,729 miles

O/S rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted!!

Pass 25 May 2012 36,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 DVA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 DVA, 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 DVA registered?

LR09 DVA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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