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LD09 ZCX

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,623 mi
Last recorded150,623 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 150,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Nov 2025 148,460 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 138,453 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 138,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 124,913 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 117,021 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 117,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 108,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 108,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 98,010 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,507 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 92,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape borderline pass

Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,350 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,249 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,665 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,735 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,083 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 32,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,635 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 29,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 ZCX 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 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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

LD09 ZCX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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