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LD09 YZM

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,212 mi
Last recorded171,212 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 YZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 171,212 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer not fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 169,252 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 167,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 160,986 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 160,985 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground BUMPER (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 149,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 149,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 13 Jun 2017 141,733 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 13 Jun 2017 141,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

NSR TYRE HEAVILY STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,672 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

Fail 20 Jun 2016 130,670 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSR (4.1.E.1)

FRONT DISCS WORN

OS OUTER BRAKE LIGHT INOP

PLAY TO NSF LOWER ROLL BAR FRONT LINK

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,760 miles

osr & nsf tyres worn very low

Pass 14 May 2014 96,382 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 96,380 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 79,599 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 79,599 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

ns outer & os inner stop lights inoperative

Pass 11 May 2012 62,216 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 11 May 2012 62,216 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

o/s rear tyre badly cracked but not to the cords

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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LD09 YZM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LD09 YZM, 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 LD09 YZM registered?

LD09 YZM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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