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LT09 UPW

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,732 mi
Last recorded117,732 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 UPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 117,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 115,741 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 115,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 112,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,781 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,806 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 10 Sep 2019 109,449 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Oct 2018 101,687 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,704 miles

covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,961 miles

Front brake pads low - discs lipped

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,449 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,950 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,413 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

near side rear tyre worn down to 3mm tread depth

slight damage to near side front tyre outer sidewall

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 UPW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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