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LD09 ZDX

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,143 mi
Last recorded32,143 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 32,143 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing device slightly perished, still sealing correctly

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 31,099 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 31,013 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2022 31,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2020 30,648 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 30,627 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2019 29,961 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

all shock absorbers corroding on casings

Pass 13 Oct 2018 29,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 28,764 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 28,763 miles

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

Offside Front Wiper slightly smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 27,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 26,262 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 24,005 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,834 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 ZDX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDX, 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 ZDX registered?

LD09 ZDX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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