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LR09 DVU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,029 mi
Last recorded86,029 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 DVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 86,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 83,561 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 83,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,914 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,032 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,238 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 69,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 59,410 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 59,410 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,660 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,330 miles

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 DVU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR09 DVU registered?

LR09 DVU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is LR09 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 DVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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