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GV09 LZH

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,808 mi
Last recorded194,808 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 LZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 194,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 180,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 168,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 168,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 152,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 152,606 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 139,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 123,642 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 27 Jun 2019 123,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Jun 2018 112,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,739 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,206 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 86,206 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,430 miles

Offside front tyre inner side wall caracked. No cords or canvas exposed.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,950 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GV09 LZH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV09 LZH, 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 GV09 LZH registered?

GV09 LZH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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