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MJ09 LYZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,131 mi
Last recorded163,131 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 LYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 163,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 162,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 157,683 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 157,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 153,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 150,516 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 150,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 147,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 140,242 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,494 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 125,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,915 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 103,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,272 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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MJ09 LYZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ09 LYZ, 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 MJ09 LYZ registered?

MJ09 LYZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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The MOT history for MJ09 LYZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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