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HY09 ZPJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,161 mi
Last recorded139,161 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 ZPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 139,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

minor oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 132,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens seriously deteriorated, light output reduced (1.7.4a) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens seriously deteriorated, light output reduced (1.7.4a) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 126,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2023 126,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2022 114,094 miles

Front head light lenses misty

Fail 29 Jan 2022 114,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front head light lenses misty

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,600 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 100,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,323 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,836 miles

screen is chipped

Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,441 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 57,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,816 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,397 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,064 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 23,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZPJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

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

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