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LC09 TZR

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,950 mi
Last recorded148,950 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 TZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 148,950 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage over rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 146,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough when cold (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 143,796 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 139,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 134,865 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 128,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 119,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 110,442 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 98,865 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 85,078 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 73,472 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 TZR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LC09 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

LC09 TZR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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