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LG09 ZNW

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

212,677 mi
Last recorded212,677 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 212,677 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Rear Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 199,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parts of underside and suspension components on rear corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 199,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parts of underside and suspension components on rear corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 188,709 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 188,707 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 179,635 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 179,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick slight bind from brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 166,778 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 166,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 149,743 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 149,743 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 135,399 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside pads worn more than nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.5.1c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (3.5.1g)

moisture at fuel filter

nearside front & offside front bumper corners loose

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 19 Jan 2017 135,378 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside pads worn more than nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.5.1c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (3.5.1g)

moisture at fuel filter

nearside front & offside front bumper corners loose

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 1 Feb 2016 127,712 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 127,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 116,966 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 116,966 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 98,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZNW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZNW, 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 ZNW registered?

LG09 ZNW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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