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AU59 ZDH

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,187 mi
Last recorded146,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZDH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 146,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 137,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 128,952 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,817 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 95,538 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,359 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,420 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 79,420 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,005 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,788 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 24,128 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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AU59 ZDH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU59 ZDH, 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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AU59 ZDH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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