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HY09 ZNZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,676 mi
Last recorded126,676 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 ZNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 126,676 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 123,200 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 119,945 miles

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 116,349 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 116,349 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 113,309 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 108,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,760 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 106,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 103,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,926 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 101,926 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,116 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 100,116 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,096 miles

rear tyres misshaped

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,945 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 93,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,021 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,553 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 ZNZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

HY09 ZNZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is HY09 ZNZ safe to buy?

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