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AU59 ZDY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,794 mi
Last recorded97,794 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 97,794 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 97,794 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,487 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 77,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,439 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 70,438 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,304 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,244 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 52,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,141 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,438 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 39,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,869 miles

wipers smearing/rubbers split

Fail 4 Oct 2013 22,644 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 22,644 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 16,399 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 ZDY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

AU59 ZDY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is AU59 ZDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 ZDY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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