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LG09 ZTJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,395 mi
Last recorded182,395 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 182,395 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 182,395 miles

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 170,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 160,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 158,883 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2017 147,672 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 137,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 125,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 116,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bean run flat outer side wall damage

o/s/r outer tyre side wall cracking slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,051 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 45,001 miles

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

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 ZTJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LG09 ZTJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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