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LG09 ZNM

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,701 mi
Last recorded83,701 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a52,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 83,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

front subfram corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 77,793 miles

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Front subframe age related corrosion

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

Nearside Front steering arm axial joint slight play

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 77,644 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Front both wiper blades slightly smeary

Front subframe age related corrosion

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to failure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm axial joint slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 73,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 65,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,508 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2021 61,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,074 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 28,027 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near-side rear tyre starting to split not deep enough to reach the cords

off-side rear tyre starting to split not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 19 Mar 2014 20,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near-side rear tyre starting to split not deep enough to reach the cords

off-side rear tyre starting to split not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 24 Feb 2013 17,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,700 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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LG09 ZNM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 52,773 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 Vector 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG09 ZNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG09 ZNM registered?

LG09 ZNM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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