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MA59 ZHY

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,658 mi
Last recorded101,658 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 101,658 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 96,287 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 96,281 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,180 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

testable components covered by trims

Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,406 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 27 Jan 2021 66,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,336 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 55,336 miles

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 1 Aug 2018 44,401 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,278 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 38,094 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply cords

Fail 20 May 2017 38,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,797 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,078 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,591 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 ZHY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

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

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