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LS09 LXU

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,495 mi
Last recorded117,495 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 LXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 117,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 112,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 112,136 miles

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 102,074 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 97,817 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 97,752 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,268 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,863 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,019 miles

wear on front top mounts

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,656 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,624 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,174 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,078 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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LS09 LXU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS09 LXU, 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 LS09 LXU registered?

LS09 LXU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is LS09 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS09 LXU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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