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LG09 ZPD

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,070 mi
Last recorded202,070 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 202,070 miles

both rear arches corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 202,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear arches corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 195,402 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing off (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 195,400 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount broken/fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing off (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 181,439 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 181,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 168,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 158,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,075 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 137,422 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 114,179 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 114,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,431 miles

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

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 ZPD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZPD, 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 ZPD registered?

LG09 ZPD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LG09 ZPD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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