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MA59 ZJK

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,828 mi
Last recorded192,828 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 192,828 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 172,400 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 172,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 151,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 151,427 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 122,759 miles

Offside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 117,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 117,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 108,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2020 101,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 93,728 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 80,914 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,294 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 63,231 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,838 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 53,833 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,424 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,235 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 24,235 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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MA59 ZJK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZJK, 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 ZJK registered?

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

Is MA59 ZJK safe to buy?

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