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AU59 ZDX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,203 mi
Last recorded126,203 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 126,203 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 123,620 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2024 121,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 117,981 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 117,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 115,550 miles

2x rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

all rear rose bushes have slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2022 115,550 miles

2x rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

all rear rose bushes have slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2021 111,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 108,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 108,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 103,674 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 103,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached shocker mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,789 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,733 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,760 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 74,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,347 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 61,347 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,010 miles

**headlamp washer system appears in-active**

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 ZDX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU59 ZDX, 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 AU59 ZDX registered?

AU59 ZDX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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