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HY09 ZNS

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,633 mi
Last recorded207,633 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 207,633 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 191,170 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 191,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 173,545 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 159,598 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 147,918 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 137,995 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 137,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounts corroded{very muddy} (5.3.2 (b))

service lamp illuminated

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 124,968 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint also boot has slight damage. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 16 Feb 2018 107,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint also boot has slight damage. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,941 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 84,849 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2016 84,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,164 miles

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

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

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

dampness around fuel filter at rear of car

dte light on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,836 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside number plate light getting dim

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,695 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perrished and cracking

tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,474 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 ZNS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc 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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

HY09 ZNS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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