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LG09 ZRC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,887 mi
Last recorded55,887 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 55,887 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 54,432 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 53,267 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 51,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,751 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,953 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,532 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,560 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 46,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 41,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,027 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,054 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 24,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 ZRC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZRC, 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 ZRC registered?

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

Is LG09 ZRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 ZRC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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