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LT09 URZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,536 mi
Last recorded96,536 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 URZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 96,536 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 94,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,573 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,410 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side rear (NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear (NSR&OSR) trailing arm bush slightly movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,771 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,515 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 60,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,812 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 53,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,938 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 45,957 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,712 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 42,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,391 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,480 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 URZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 URZ, 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 URZ registered?

LT09 URZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is LT09 URZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 URZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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