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LT09 URE

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,457 mi
Last recorded74,457 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 URE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 74,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 71,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 69,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 64,852 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 64,847 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 60,515 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,420 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 56,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,080 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Apr 2018 48,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 36,261 miles

1. Engine cover fitted 2. Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 15,757 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 URE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

LT09 URE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LT09 URE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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