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AF59 ZTH

2009 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,825 mi
Last recorded137,825 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ZTH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,825 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 135,114 miles

exhaust system corroded

front + rear brake discs corroded

ns+os trailing arm bushed worn

nsf+osf lower arm ball joint dust covers perished

osr coil spring corroded

slight oil leak

vehicle underbody + suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 130,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 121,218 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers perishing

both rear tie bar ball joint dust covers perishing

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,539 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering

Fail 25 Nov 2021 110,539 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perished (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

rear springs

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex hose (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 86,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex hose (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,667 miles

n/s/r road wheel has slight bind on

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 77,667 miles

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

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

front wipers poor to clear screen

n/s/r road wheel has slight bind on

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,424 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,240 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,025 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 ZTH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZTH, 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 AF59 ZTH registered?

AF59 ZTH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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