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LT09 UPS

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,144 mi
Last recorded90,144 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 UPS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 90,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive And gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 90,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On the inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 1 Rubber mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive And gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 85,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,414 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,886 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,513 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 64,516 miles

nearside door mirror glass dim in operation, poor condition

nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

Fail 1 Feb 2019 64,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended cut in webbing, sticking (7.1.2 (c))

nearside door mirror glass dim in operation, poor condition

nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

nearside front wiper blade perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2018 60,525 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,282 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,262 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,953 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 25,679 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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LT09 UPS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UPS, 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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LT09 UPS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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