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MA59 ZGH

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,374 mi
Last recorded149,374 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 149,374 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 149,092 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 149,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 148,029 miles

Coolant leak from front coolant pipe. ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 148,027 miles

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

Coolant leak from front coolant pipe. ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 143,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 119,981 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 119,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,110 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 79,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 44,421 miles

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

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

front discs corroded/lipped slightly

front pads 65-70% worn

Pass 26 Jul 2013 14,611 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 14,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,285 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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MA59 ZGH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

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

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