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LG09 ZMY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,950 mi
Last recorded132,950 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 132,950 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 130,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 129,255 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively Front and rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 129,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively Front and rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 128,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 126,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,867 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,334 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 113,331 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated by battery (4.11 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,120 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 109,114 miles

Fuel system component leaking fillter (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,663 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,661 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 103,661 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing ? (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,657 miles

both rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2016 85,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 61,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s wing mirror has cable ties used to secure glass

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,548 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2013 38,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit 1.8mm - STRONG ADVICE

offside front foglight lens damage

Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,184 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 28,184 miles

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

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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LG09 ZMY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LG09 ZMY, 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 LG09 ZMY registered?

LG09 ZMY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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