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MA59 ZHH

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,216 mi
Last recorded93,216 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 ZHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,216 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 80,274 miles

o/s hand brake low on effort

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,131 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 66,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side slightly working (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2022 59,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2021 49,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,498 miles

Near side rear slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2019 37,878 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 30,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 19,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 18,657 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 17,575 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 14,318 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 11,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2012 8,388 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 ZHH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

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

Is MA59 ZHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA59 ZHH 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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