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LG09 ZNH

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,811 mi
Last recorded145,811 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 145,811 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light broken

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 145,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light broken

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 142,899 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 142,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,352 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 30 Oct 2018 130,352 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,448 miles

Offside Front Lower fog light loose

Fail 5 Dec 2017 123,448 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower fog light loose

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,881 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 23 Nov 2016 115,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,257 miles

under trays obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,404 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,920 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,154 miles

Offside front steering rack end has slight play.

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 ZNH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

LG09 ZNH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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