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LD09 ZFA

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,404 mi
Last recorded118,404 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 118,404 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 112,886 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 112,886 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2024 109,601 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 109,576 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 102,580 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 102,580 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 97,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 89,335 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 89,335 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 84,427 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 84,427 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 78,288 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 72,186 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 72,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,950 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,291 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 55,291 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,454 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2012 25,910 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2012 25,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZFA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

LD09 ZFA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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