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AF59 ZSY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,746 mi
Last recorded196,746 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ZSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 196,746 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 196,675 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 184,517 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Pass 9 Oct 2017 173,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 162,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 162,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 156,889 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

RADIATORS DAMAGED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 130,205 miles

RADIATORS DAMAGED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,138 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,255 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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AF59 ZSY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF59 ZSY, 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

How do I check the history of AF59 ZSY?

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What year was AF59 ZSY registered?

AF59 ZSY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is AF59 ZSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 ZSY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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