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MA59 ZHJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,693 mi
Last recorded175,693 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 175,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer wing corroded

car corroded in parts

heat shield loose

nearside front wing corroded /taped up

Pass 22 Aug 2022 171,434 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 171,214 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/ box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 165,678 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 165,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 158,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer pin hole in cv boot

Fail 27 Jul 2020 158,455 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer pin hole in cv boot

Pass 19 Jul 2019 146,476 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 145,621 miles

Front flexible pipe braiding split.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 145,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Heat shield slightly insecure.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 135,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 118,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,841 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,742 miles

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,466 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 ZHJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

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

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