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DG09 XZD

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,900 mi
Last recorded190,900 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 190,900 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 171,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 165,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 161,165 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 152,943 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both nearside and offside front tyres, inner and outer edges of tread area wearing low

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2018 144,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2017 136,838 miles

o/s door mirror deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,466 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 129,447 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,248 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 122,248 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 116,221 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Fail 26 Mar 2014 116,220 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

emissions too low to obtain a reading.

Pass 29 Mar 2013 92,267 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,654 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

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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DG09 XZD 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 80%.

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 DG09 XZD, 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 DG09 XZD registered?

DG09 XZD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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