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M7 LUS

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,269 mi
Last recorded57,269 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 LUS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 57,269 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 53,239 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 53,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 50,059 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 50,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 46,509 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 46,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 43,464 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 43,463 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 39,811 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 39,049 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 39,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked and perished on outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished on outer tread shoulder

Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,610 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Feb 2019 37,609 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,183 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,921 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 33,921 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,478 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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M7 LUS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 M7 LUS, 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 M7 LUS registered?

M7 LUS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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