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MA59 ZGK

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,091 mi
Last recorded119,091 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 119,091 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,171 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 106,097 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 89,949 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,050 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,438 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 74,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 61,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,212 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 45,202 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,642 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 39,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,420 miles

nearside rear tyre is deteriorating cracks and slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,836 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 ZGK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

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

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