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DG09 ZVE

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,264 mi
Last recorded195,264 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 195,264 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 191,803 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 191,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 165,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 155,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 155,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 143,033 miles

covers fitted

engine oil leak from oil filter housing

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre very low on tread and worn on inner edge and also perished

rear brake pads low

rear heat shield adrift and resting on exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2015 114,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,924 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,463 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 ZVE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

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

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