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LG09 ZNL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,885 mi
Last recorded129,885 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 129,885 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 May 2018 129,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jun 2017 111,317 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 101,981 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,644 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Rear brake discs and pads weaing thin

Pass 2 May 2013 74,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE 215/55/16 93V

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 74,509 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE 215/55/16 93V

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,922 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZNL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZNL, 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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LG09 ZNL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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