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LR09 OVW

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

199,962 mi
Last recorded199,962 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 199,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2024 184,684 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 167,711 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 139,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,803 miles

chip in windscreen

uneven wear to o/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,313 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 59,446 miles

uneven tread pattern on offside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2019 59,444 miles

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

uneven tread pattern on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2018 30,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre lump out of outer sidewall

both rear tyres slight uneven tread pattern

Pass 3 May 2017 19,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 17,789 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight age cracks

Pass 5 May 2015 15,524 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 12,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 10,271 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 8,017 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 OVW 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 93.3%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

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

Is LR09 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 OVW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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