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LD09 ZBY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

135,824 mi
Last recorded135,824 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 135,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 130,162 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 126,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,358 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,306 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 115,301 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 111,219 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 107,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 104,112 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,656 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 94,774 miles

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

n/s/r tyre at 2-mm

Pass 29 May 2013 75,627 miles

front pads 50% worn and dry in cradles

rear discs wear and slight corrosi swept areas

Pass 30 May 2012 60,781 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 60,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZBY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

LD09 ZBY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is LD09 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 ZBY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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