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LD09 ZCF

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,945 mi
Last recorded46,945 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2024 44,155 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 44,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,934 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 42,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,576 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 33,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,861 miles

engine bay restricted view

Fail 7 Mar 2018 28,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine bay restricted view

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,337 miles

engine cover

Fail 13 Mar 2017 25,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover

Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,031 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 22,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,955 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 16,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,905 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,766 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,527 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 ZCF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD09 ZCF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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