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LD09 ZBG

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,862 mi
Last recorded117,862 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 117,862 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 117,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

ns and os shock absorbers starting to corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2022 112,066 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

ns and os shock absorbers starting to corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2021 106,529 miles

Front Lower ns and os ball joints dust covers perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers corroded

osf seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 19 Nov 2020 100,339 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 100,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,741 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,612 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 74,445 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside of tread

Pass 10 May 2016 62,323 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 51,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,297 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut sidewall

Fail 16 May 2014 43,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut sidewall

Pass 15 May 2013 37,418 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,486 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 28,486 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ZBG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

LD09 ZBG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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