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GG55 ZAP

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,691 mi
Last recorded95,691 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG55 ZAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,691 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 95,691 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 93,913 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,076 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 88,071 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,105 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,106 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,675 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 65,654 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 62,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 54,816 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 48,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 38,042 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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has a cut, but not in excess of the requirements

Fail 12 May 2012 38,042 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)

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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has a cut, but not in excess of the requirements

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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GG55 ZAP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GG55 ZAP, 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 GG55 ZAP registered?

GG55 ZAP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is GG55 ZAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GG55 ZAP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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