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LG09 ZRV

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,421 mi
Last recorded166,421 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 166,421 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 157,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 150,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 150,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe swelled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 145,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 142,096 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,441 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi slight blowing

Fail 14 Dec 2020 136,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi slight blowing

nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin

Pass 13 Jun 2019 128,646 miles

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

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

offside front anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer and inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer and inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2018 123,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer and inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer and inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,355 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,325 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 94,351 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,368 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 ZRV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

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

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