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DG09 ZTV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,594 mi
Last recorded127,594 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 127,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

windscreen slight damage zone b

Pass 19 Oct 2020 125,911 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 121,364 miles

advise both rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2018 115,391 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 115,385 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 107,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 99,517 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn/lipped

Front flexi exhaust starting to deteriorate

Rear brake discs worn, scored and starting to lip

Fail 9 Aug 2016 99,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread bulged/unevenly worn (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread bulged/unevenly worn (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs heavily worn/lipped

Front flexi exhaust starting to deteriorate

Rear brake discs worn, scored and starting to lip

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,530 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 91,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,417 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 ZTV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

DG09 ZTV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is DG09 ZTV safe to buy?

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