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LR09 CNZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,095 mi
Last recorded122,095 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 CNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,095 miles

Nearside steering rack slight play

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 118,899 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear lense damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 113,982 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front top mount stiff

Fail 25 Apr 2023 113,925 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front top mount stiff

Pass 23 May 2022 110,315 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 110,315 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 104,356 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 May 2021 104,340 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded in places

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 May 2020 99,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 94,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle fitted with sill covers obscuring view of panels.

Fail 1 May 2019 94,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle fitted with sill covers obscuring view of panels.

Pass 4 May 2018 87,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,967 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,062 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,902 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2014 61,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,047 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 40,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/f roll bar link arm

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/f roll bar link arm

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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LR09 CNZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR09 CNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR09 CNZ registered?

LR09 CNZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is LR09 CNZ safe to buy?

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