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DG09 ZMO

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,808 mi
Last recorded88,808 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 85,751 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,873 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 83,873 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,159 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 73,991 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 69,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,799 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 57,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,319 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 18,224 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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DG09 ZMO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

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

Is DG09 ZMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 ZMO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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