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LD09 ZFE

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,861 mi
Last recorded132,861 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 132,861 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 9 Jul 2020 132,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,699 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2018 107,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake discs worn

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2017 102,615 miles

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

vehicle emissions test aborted vehicle too clean to produce a test result

Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,526 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 96,526 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 91,302 miles

Emissions test aborted vehicle too clean to produce a test result

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 84,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,279 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LD09 ZFE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

LD09 ZFE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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