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LD09 ZDW

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,280 mi
Last recorded140,280 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 140,280 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 137,883 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 137,883 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 127,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust connection clamps deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2024 127,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front tyres perishing

Offside Steering rack boot heavily twisted

Pass 6 Jun 2023 121,853 miles

Rear both exhaust connection clamps excessively deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2022 116,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 106,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 98,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 89,291 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 80,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 71,346 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 71,346 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,467 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,965 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,346 miles

front tyres wearing

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 ZDW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZDW, 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 ZDW registered?

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

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