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LD09 ZBC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,017 mi
Last recorded149,017 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 149,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre heat shield loose

Fail 5 Mar 2021 149,017 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre heat shield loose

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & perishing

uneven wear to r/o/s tyre inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2020 133,222 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 131,691 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 120,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2016 120,784 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 108,268 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,540 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 84,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,131 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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LD09 ZBC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD09 ZBC, 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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LD09 ZBC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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