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LG09 ZSE

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,685 mi
Last recorded63,685 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZSE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,685 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 63,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,615 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 59,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,368 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 56,368 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 52,150 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 52,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 48,505 miles

Rear both rear tyres have superficial cracks

Fail 19 Aug 2021 48,505 miles

Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres have superficial cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,556 miles

Rear both rear tyres have superficial cracks

Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,299 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has superficial cracks

Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,471 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,435 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,053 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 28,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,220 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 25,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,389 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 21,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 19,078 miles

all four tyres cracking at tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,674 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 ZSE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

LG09 ZSE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is LG09 ZSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 ZSE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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