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LC09 TZH

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,074 mi
Last recorded70,074 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 TZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 70,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,359 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 65,359 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 58,274 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 58,267 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,416 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 53,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 49,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 48,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 48,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 47,767 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 47,767 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 46,333 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked in tread, no visible ply or cords

Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front outer door handle stiff

Fail 12 Dec 2016 44,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front outer door handle stiff

Pass 12 Dec 2015 29,583 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front outer door handle defective

Fail 12 Dec 2015 29,583 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front outer door handle defective

Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,596 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 11 Oct 2013 24,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 14,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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LC09 TZH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LC09 TZH, 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 LC09 TZH registered?

LC09 TZH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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