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LD09 ZCJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,137 mi
Last recorded120,137 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 120,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 120,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 104,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,841 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre low inner tread and cuts evident

offside rear tyre worn very close to cords on inner tread and cuts evident

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,719 miles

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

nearside rear brake pads low

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear jacking pad missing

slight wear /corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 5 May 2017 80,108 miles

corrosion evident nearside front coil spring

Fail 4 May 2017 80,108 miles

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

corrosion evident nearside front coil spring

Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,760 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 68,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 57,880 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 57,880 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 46,878 miles

both sides front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 4 May 2013 34,872 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 May 2012 22,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside and offside front tyres worn low at edges of tread

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 ZCJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

LD09 ZCJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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