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DX09 KZJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,385 mi
Last recorded181,385 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX09 KZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 181,385 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 181,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 174,124 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 174,124 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 167,097 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 167,086 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 159,222 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 159,142 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 152,871 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 145,614 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 145,614 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 137,021 miles

Been stood for long period of time

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

Oil leak could be a possible spillage when topping engine oil not fresh oil ()

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

under trays fitted can not view or inspect underneath engine component's or steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,465 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,876 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 107,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,582 miles

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)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 71,271 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 51,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 51,839 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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DX09 KZJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DX09 KZJ, 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 DX09 KZJ registered?

DX09 KZJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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