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HY09 ZLZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,996 mi
Last recorded95,996 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 ZLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,996 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 95,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,520 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,554 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,252 miles

number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Mar 2019 47,249 miles

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

number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,066 miles

rear side lamps output poor

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,062 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and the discs are scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates are slightly deteriorated

tyres are cracked in the tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,018 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,836 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,198 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,010 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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HY09 ZLZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HY09 ZLZ, 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 HY09 ZLZ registered?

HY09 ZLZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is HY09 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 ZLZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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