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DG09 ZTN

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,309 mi
Last recorded163,309 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 163,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING PAN AREA (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 146,247 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 146,247 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 145,241 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 142,469 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Above exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Near driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 142,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Above exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Near driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 136,539 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,118 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer edge and wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 117,280 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 117,280 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,807 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 97,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,371 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,099 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,098 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,463 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 51,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 27,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,849 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 ZTN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZTN, 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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DG09 ZTN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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