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HY09 ZNU

2009 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,417 mi
Last recorded129,417 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 ZNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 129,417 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 128,762 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer brake bulb inop. Inner working

Pass 7 Sep 2023 126,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 120,716 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 120,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 111,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 109,474 miles

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

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,488 miles

front tyres worn in middle and edge

Fail 25 Feb 2019 106,488 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn in middle and edge

Pass 30 Jan 2018 104,017 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 101,836 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,171 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 98,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,430 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,862 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking in treads

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking in treads

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 ZNU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

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

Is HY09 ZNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 ZNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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