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LT09 URR

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,040 mi
Last recorded161,040 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 URR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 161,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 150,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play onto steering rack within engine bay (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 150,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located spring oversized, hitting strut cup (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play onto steering rack within engine bay (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 139,610 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 139,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2015 127,136 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 127,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 125,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 122,673 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 122,673 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 102,049 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 URR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

LT09 URR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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