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MA59 ZGF

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,252 mi
Last recorded163,252 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 ZGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 163,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 163,252 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 143,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 137,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 137,846 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 110,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,785 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 54,725 miles

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

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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MA59 ZGF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA59 ZGF, 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 MA59 ZGF registered?

MA59 ZGF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is MA59 ZGF safe to buy?

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