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LD09 ZBE

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,579 mi
Last recorded133,579 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 133,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise Brake Fluid Inspection, Unable To Clearly See Condition Of Brake Fluid In Clear Reservoir But Looks Deteriorated

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

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

Engine Roughness, " Reduced Power " On Instrument Panel, Advise Further Inspection

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside Front Headlamp Lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position & Stop Lamp Slightly Discoloured

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Not Secure At All Fixings

Pass 18 Nov 2024 120,715 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 120,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 107,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 107,887 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,658 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,215 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 86,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 83,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 77,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,060 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 75,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front headligh aims (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,353 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 63,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,155 miles

slight damage to offside front bumper/wing.

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 ZBE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

LD09 ZBE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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