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AF59 ZTB

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,832 mi
Last recorded81,832 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ZTB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 81,832 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 78,660 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,848 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING COMPONENT EXTENSIVE CORROSION SECURE AT TEST ONLY

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,512 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,009 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 66,882 miles

Emissions not tested TEST VALUE 0.50PPM .TESTED VALUE OVER 2.00PPM (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 63,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,803 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint steering rack inner joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,127 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,818 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,792 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,438 miles

Nail in 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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AF59 ZTB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF59 ZTB, 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 ZTB?

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What year was AF59 ZTB registered?

AF59 ZTB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AF59 ZTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 ZTB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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