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DG09 ZLY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,822 mi
Last recorded104,822 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 104,822 miles

Nearside Rear tail light lens damaged

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 104,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail light lens damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 100,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 95,124 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,456 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 90,456 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play in engine bay to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,789 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 84,789 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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 18 Mar 2021 78,131 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 78,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,504 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer tread

rear pads getting low & discs lipping

Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,928 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 58,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,482 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,538 miles

Both front tyres worn flat on inner edge.

Rear discs starting to warp on face.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,259 miles

front pads 80% worn rear pads 60 to 70% worn

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 ZLY 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 75%.

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 DG09 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

DG09 ZLY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is DG09 ZLY safe to buy?

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