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HY09 ZNX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,051 mi
Last recorded79,051 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 79,051 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 79,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,760 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,313 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,344 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 66,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear `Age` Cracks on inner tyre wall

Fail 21 Feb 2018 63,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear `Age` Cracks on inner tyre wall

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,948 miles

exhaust emissions too clean for print out

Fail 16 Feb 2017 57,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ap24 x2 aero blade (8.2.2)

exhaust emissions too clean for print out

Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,405 miles

Diesel emmisions - too clean to register

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,930 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm 225/45/17

front brake pads worn approx 80%

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,061 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 30,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZNX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

HY09 ZNX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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