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DG09 LUB

2009 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,977 mi
Last recorded122,977 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 15086,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 LUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear SE Tid 150
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 122,977 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 122,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipbeam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,057 miles

Front under tray fitted engine cover

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 109,816 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 109,811 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 104,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 104,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,852 miles

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

plastic covers on floor and engine

Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,356 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,102 miles

plastic covers on floors and engine

Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,911 miles

covers on floors and engine

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,285 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150?

Based on 1,025 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,331
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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DG09 LUB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 86,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG09 LUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG09 LUB registered?

DG09 LUB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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