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MJ09 LZX

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,702 mi
Last recorded171,702 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 LZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 171,702 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 171,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 164,803 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 164,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 155,195 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 155,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 145,565 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 145,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 137,539 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2021 128,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 121,005 miles

Offside Front Front Shocker Has Misting Of Oil

Fail 20 Apr 2020 121,005 miles

Offside Front Front Shocker Has Misting Of Oil

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,699 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 119,699 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,515 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 111,450 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,683 miles

battery cover fitted

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,128 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,450 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LZX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 MJ09 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

MJ09 LZX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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