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DG09 ZUC

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,376 mi
Last recorded95,376 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZUC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 95,161 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened just above spring cup ---both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face--not able to see inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 95,158 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam not operating at all (4.1.3 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened just above spring cups (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread pattern wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,827 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 94,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 92,646 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,377 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 87,376 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 82,852 miles

Offside Rear tyre wear on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

offside brake slight binding

Pass 3 May 2017 75,115 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 75,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 61,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 50,974 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,115 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,659 miles

N/s/f tyre has tear on inner sidewall

O/s/f tyre feathering on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,369 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 22,369 miles

Offside Front 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)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 14,967 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 ZUC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC registered?

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

Is DG09 ZUC safe to buy?

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