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LG09 ZSO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,164 mi
Last recorded134,164 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 134,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 133,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 127,421 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose, mid section

Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,406 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 124,386 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,394 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,577 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,824 miles

Front brake pads 2/3 worn.

no exhaust smoke

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,249 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 63,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,999 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,503 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 ZSO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

LG09 ZSO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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