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MA59 ZKJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,703 mi
Last recorded161,703 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 161,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion rear sub-frame and suspension components.

slight surface corrosion underbody.

Fail 27 Jun 2024 161,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight corrosion rear sub-frame and suspension components.

slight surface corrosion underbody.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 156,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 151,427 miles

slight corrosion rear brake discs.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 146,447 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight wear rear offside and nearside trailing arm bushes.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 146,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight wear rear offside and nearside trailing arm bushes.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 136,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear bumper damaged/cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2018 136,640 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear bumper damaged/cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,461 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bumper damaged/cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 77,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

cut to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,536 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,692 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 ZKJ 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 73.3%.

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 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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ registered?

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

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