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MA59 ZGJ

2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,431 mi
Last recorded113,431 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 15086,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 ZGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 113,431 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 113,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 110,747 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI PIPE (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 100,449 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 100,449 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 90,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 78,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,102 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 69,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 63,950 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,168 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack boots misting

Fail 27 Oct 2016 54,168 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack boots misting

Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,621 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 36,665 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,192 miles

both rear tyres low

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring broken 19
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 13
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MA59 ZGJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 86,550 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 Turbo Edition Tid 150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA59 ZGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA59 ZGJ registered?

MA59 ZGJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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