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DG09 ZLX

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,701 mi
Last recorded196,701 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 196,701 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 196,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 191,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 190,792 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 190,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 186,008 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2022 181,285 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 181,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 180,515 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 180,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 173,074 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Mar 2018 166,580 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 166,578 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 157,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 143,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 137,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 129,161 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,816 miles

engine managment light on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,411 miles

both rear tyres bold on inner edge

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 ZLX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG09 ZLX registered?

DG09 ZLX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is DG09 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 ZLX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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