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DG09 ZTU

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,517 mi
Last recorded103,517 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 103,517 miles

Central brake lamp not working

Pass 30 May 2024 93,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 82,002 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 82,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 71,858 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 71,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 66,406 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 61,685 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 58,732 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

thorn n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2017 46,474 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,570 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 45,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,913 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,476 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 32,476 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,920 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 20,920 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 ZTU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG09 ZTU registered?

DG09 ZTU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is DG09 ZTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 ZTU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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