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LT09 UPJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,257 mi
Last recorded142,257 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 UPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 142,257 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 136,067 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 136,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all exhaust mount rubbers badly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2020 128,213 miles

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 123,968 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter clips are deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 106,231 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 90,144 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 90,143 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,316 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,264 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LT09 UPJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LT09 UPJ, 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 LT09 UPJ registered?

LT09 UPJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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