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LG09 ZTO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,155 mi
Last recorded106,155 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 106,155 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 106,155 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 92,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop.

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 92,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop.

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,478 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 88,478 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,294 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 81,786 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,195 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,244 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 63,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,930 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 62,930 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,772 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,550 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,628 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,736 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 ZTO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZTO, 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 ZTO registered?

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

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The MOT history for LG09 ZTO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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