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LG09 ZRP

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,552 mi
Last recorded156,552 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 156,552 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (beam images not very good) (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

chip in windscreen

gearbox mount rubber deteriorating

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Feb 2025 149,286 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 149,286 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both rears (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 144,203 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bottom engine mount perished and cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 121,464 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,747 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,879 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,517 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,411 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,937 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 66,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 64,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 61,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 56,680 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 56,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,527 miles

Offside 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 ZRP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZRP, 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 ZRP registered?

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

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