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DG09 ZVB

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

221,723 mi
Last recorded221,723 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZVB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 221,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Top engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2020 221,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Top engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 207,670 miles

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 207,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 189,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 189,462 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 174,195 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 174,195 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 165,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 157,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 135,983 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2013 135,983 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2012 119,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZVB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

DG09 ZVB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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