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LD09 ZFJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,655 mi
Last recorded86,655 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,655 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL - front / rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mount noisy

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Attached suspension arms also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,557 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Top mount noisey (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 85,272 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Top mount noisey (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,772 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR onto calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,870 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe unions by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Top mount noisy & slightly rough

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder low & sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,599 miles

Nearside Front Top mount bearing slightly rough & noisy

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear BOTH - brake hoses corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 70,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Top mount bearing slightly rough & noisy

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear BOTH - brake hoses corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,306 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 68,217 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,652 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 65,652 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe union up by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe union up by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower under tray damaged

Nearside Front and offside front wiper blades worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edges of tread.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,986 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,810 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2012 14,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZFJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZFJ, 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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LD09 ZFJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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