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LD09 ZCZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,230 mi
Last recorded84,230 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 84,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2026 84,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,867 miles

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

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

full underbody & sill covers

impact damage n/s/f & n/s/r

Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,867 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

full underbody & sill covers

impact damage n/s/f & n/s/r

Pass 20 Jun 2024 78,320 miles

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2024 78,320 miles

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,253 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,646 miles

Full sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,470 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 65,469 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 62,575 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2019 57,036 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight distortion in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 460,010 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 45,999 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,815 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 31,976 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has age cracks (not showing cords)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,976 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has age cracks (not showing cords)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,898 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 25,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall and cracks in tread pattern (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread (not showing cords)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,711 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall and cracks in tread pattern (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread (not showing cords)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,437 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 21,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 ZCZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

LD09 ZCZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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