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DG09 ZZU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,201 mi
Last recorded131,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 131,201 miles

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

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

floors corroded

inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 May 2026 131,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

floors corroded

inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 131,170 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sills corroded not considered excessive

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

Offside sills corroded not considered excessive

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 129,221 miles

Front exhaust has slight blow at the flexi joint.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle carrier corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough heavy (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 129,215 miles

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

Front exhaust has slight blow at the flexi joint.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle carrier corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough heavy (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 126,109 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,927 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 118,683 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 116,220 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,518 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,888 miles

Nearside Rear SLIGHT FEATHERING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,508 miles

Nearside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads around 50/60 % worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,950 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 52,950 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,478 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,864 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 ZZU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

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

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