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LG09 ZSK

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,229 mi
Last recorded136,229 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 136,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 129,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front headlight poor image

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 123,239 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 123,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear and insecure (8.1.2b)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,338 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 95,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,474 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 69,472 miles

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

rear disks worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,220 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 ZSK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZSK, 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 ZSK registered?

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

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