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DG09 ZZY

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,535 mi
Last recorded131,535 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 131,535 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,972 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 129,972 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 127,331 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 127,331 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,963 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 124,494 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,152 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 121,375 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 118,519 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,303 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 112,303 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,517 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,659 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,742 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 53,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZZY 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 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 ZZY, 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 ZZY registered?

DG09 ZZY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DG09 ZZY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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