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HY09 ZMU

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 ZMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 118,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 117,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 116,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 114,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2023 114,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 109,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 98,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Across inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow from front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De laminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,899 miles

Front Number plate deteriorating

Slight exhaust blow to front flexible section

Fail 5 Apr 2018 76,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tyre tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Number plate deteriorating

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

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

Slight exhaust blow to front flexible section

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,618 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nail in n/side rear tyre tread

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE Bald on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,773 miles

front brake pads just starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate and perish

Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads just starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate and perish

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,320 miles

nearside front tyre close to wearbars

rear tyres perishing,stone cuts and wearing on edges

Fail 9 Apr 2015 47,320 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre close to wearbars

rear tyres perishing,stone cuts and wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,350 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing between treads and nail in tyre

rear pads getting low

stone cuts in tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,496 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)

nearside rear tyre perishing and screw in tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2013 23,496 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and screw in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,156 miles

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

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 ZMU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HY09 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

HY09 ZMU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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