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AF59 ZTO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,031 mi
Last recorded114,031 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 114,031 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 114,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 106,228 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 106,228 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 101,996 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 101,986 miles

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

Exhaust flexi damaged.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 86,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 86,750 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,688 miles

Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping both side (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,741 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 55,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,318 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 45,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 40,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,448 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 35,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,026 miles

nearside front tyre has deep tear on outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,880 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,211 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,911 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

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 ZTO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZTO, 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 ZTO registered?

AF59 ZTO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is AF59 ZTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 ZTO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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