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LD09 ZCT

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,598 mi
Last recorded115,598 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZCT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,598 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 115,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,965 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 87,934 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,504 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play at ns steering track rod

Fail 14 Jun 2021 62,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

slight play at ns steering track rod

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,388 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock top mounts corroding.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 55,205 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top. (5.3.2 (c))

winter tyres fitted.engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,642 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front. (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,447 miles

exhaust corroding.rear brake discs corroding.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 38,446 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust corroding.rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,279 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre is losing shape on inner edge

rear exhaust heatsheild is loose

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,917 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 ZCT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZCT, 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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LD09 ZCT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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