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LX09 YZG

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,654 mi
Last recorded173,654 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 YZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 173,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 149,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 124,569 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 108,482 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 104,164 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 104,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,605 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,733 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,126 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 57,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre perishing

Offside Rear Outer tyre perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,702 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,413 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,379 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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LX09 YZG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX09 YZG, 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 LX09 YZG registered?

LX09 YZG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LX09 YZG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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