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LC09 TZY

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,796 mi
Last recorded140,796 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 140,796 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 140,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 135,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 128,952 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 128,913 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak from manifold area (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 122,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifold area & flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front & rear discs wearing

N/S/R wheel arch in poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Mirror glass deteriorating

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 120,596 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 120,596 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 118,371 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 118,371 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,112 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 112,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,529 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2017 103,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,503 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 68,793 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 36,298 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2013 11,715 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 7,204 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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LC09 TZY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TZY, 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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LC09 TZY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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