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LR09 DWC

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,126 mi
Last recorded77,126 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 DWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 77,126 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 74,602 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,355 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,007 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,943 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,684 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 22 Aug 2019 60,684 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,980 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,980 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,868 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 45,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre cracking on tread (cords will show soon) 225/45/17

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,564 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 40,564 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,090 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,038 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 DWC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

LR09 DWC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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