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LT09 URU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,378 mi
Last recorded114,378 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 URU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 114,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 107,675 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 101,894 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 98,928 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,887 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 95,879 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 93,182 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))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 93,182 miles

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

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

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 27 Aug 2020 91,201 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 91,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 87,341 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,551 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut but no cords

Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut but no cords

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,299 miles

Nearside Rear fuel filter damp no leaks detected

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,594 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 65,575 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,654 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,681 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,849 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to step inner edge

front discs lipped/corroded inner face

Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,847 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to step inner edge

front discs lipped/corroded inner face

rear discs badly scored

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 URU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 URU, 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 URU registered?

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

Is LT09 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 URU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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