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LG09 ZPX

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,108 mi
Last recorded68,108 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 68,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight stiffness from steering

under tray insecure

Fail 15 May 2026 68,108 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight stiffness from steering

under tray insecure

Fail 2 May 2026 67,634 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 59,356 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 59,349 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 58,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,845 miles

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar linkage ball joint rubber perished

Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,824 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,667 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 55,667 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,173 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 49,668 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 49,666 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 48,125 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,201 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 38,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,114 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,355 miles

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 ZPX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

LG09 ZPX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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