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MA59 ZGP

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,552 mi
Last recorded64,552 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 ZGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 64,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated slightly

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2025 62,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all components and underside of vehicle have been undersealed

Fail 28 Feb 2025 62,752 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

all components and underside of vehicle have been undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,163 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OFF SIDE FRONT IS THE WORST ONE ALL THE REAT ARE SHOWING CORROSION (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 44,315 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 42,576 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,976 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 35,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,678 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,505 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,017 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brake discs corroded

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 ZGP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA59 ZGP registered?

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

Is MA59 ZGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA59 ZGP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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