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LS09 LXW

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,097 mi
Last recorded168,097 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 LXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 168,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 162,834 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 162,830 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mirror and offside (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 152,985 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 143,968 miles

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

Weep around steering rack valve body

Pass 4 Jan 2022 134,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 128,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 110,607 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 110,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,432 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,430 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,994 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 83,994 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint rack union (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,896 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 65,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,415 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,353 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 LXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXW, 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 LS09 LXW registered?

LS09 LXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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