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DG09 ZMZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,909 mi
Last recorded139,909 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 139,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front brake application slightly uneven

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perished/cracking and wearing on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2020 139,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front brake application slightly uneven

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perished/cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2019 127,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s-o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 127,219 miles

engine management light indicates fault

Fail 12 Apr 2018 127,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,379 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside sill cover fitted

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

underside heavily covered in mud

Fail 13 Mar 2017 124,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 55 16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside sill cover fitted

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

underside heavily covered in mud

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 108,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,352 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 100,352 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 80,486 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,287 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 59,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside font tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 22,105 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 40,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DG09 ZMZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

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

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