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MJ09 LZB

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,412 mi
Last recorded73,412 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 LZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 73,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 70,172 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 65,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 62,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 58,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,337 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,492 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,786 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,798 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,756 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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MJ09 LZB 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 100%.

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 MJ09 LZB, 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 MJ09 LZB registered?

MJ09 LZB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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