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DG09 ZTP

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,641 mi
Last recorded105,641 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 105,641 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi section outer sleeve missing

underside undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2022 100,871 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust flexi section outer sleeve missing

Pass 17 May 2021 95,918 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,944 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2019 85,397 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,138 miles

Nearside Front slight play at steering arm

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,705 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,705 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear, along floor, (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack track rod,ball joint,

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 56,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack track rod,ball joint,

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 11 Mar 2015 50,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,843 miles

slight movement at nearside inner joint of steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,500 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 5 Apr 2012 28,897 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 28,897 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZTP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTP, 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 ZTP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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