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LT09 UPL

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,102 mi
Last recorded149,102 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 UPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 149,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under sealed

Fail 26 Feb 2026 149,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers Plate Limit 0.55 m/1 Obtained Ave Reading 2.57 m/1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 148,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers Plate Limit 0.55 m/1 Obtained Ave Reading 2.59 m/1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Leak around Rear Underbody Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 142,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 138,468 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 133,728 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 133,721 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 129,990 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 126,461 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,852 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 118,719 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,034 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 114,034 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 105,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible distorted, blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,404 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Fail 21 May 2015 91,870 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 28 May 2014 79,583 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,299 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)

Pass 21 May 2012 57,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UPL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LT09 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

LT09 UPL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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