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HY09 ZNJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,475 mi
Last recorded92,475 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 ZNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 92,475 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 92,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 90,075 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 90,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,686 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 88,686 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,566 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear: both sides - colour slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,495 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,986 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 10 Aug 2018 67,680 miles

Offside Front TYRE SPLITTING ON OUTER WALL / EDGE OF TREAD

Offside Front brake hose slightly damaged

rear brake discs deteriorating and slight fluctuation nearside rear

Pass 4 Aug 2017 64,671 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 64,670 miles

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,202 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNENENLY

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLITTING ON INSIDE AND OUTER WALLS

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH - REAR DISCSWORN / SCORED (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,496 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 44,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres age cracks

Pass 4 May 2012 30,588 miles

very minor deterioration o/s/r brake disc surface, pitting

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 ZNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNJ, 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 HY09 ZNJ registered?

HY09 ZNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is HY09 ZNJ safe to buy?

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