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LG09 ZRE

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,245 mi
Last recorded183,245 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 183,245 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 182,983 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 115,414 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 115,296 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 90,475 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 90,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,260 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 50,665 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,243 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,580 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 ZRE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

LG09 ZRE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is LG09 ZRE safe to buy?

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