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MA59 ZKL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,689 mi
Last recorded130,689 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 ZKL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 130,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front wings corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 130,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front wings corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 123,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 and O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

O/S/R brake fitting wet with fluid but no leak at test

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension arms and components corroded but not excessive

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2023 122,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and several minor leaks at front of system (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 and brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides and O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension arms and components corroded but not excessive

parts of exhaust in poor condition

vehicle dirty

Pass 28 Apr 2022 117,574 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 111,529 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,829 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 109,829 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,922 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,020 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 100,020 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,138 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 82,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,455 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,442 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,804 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,450 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 34,450 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,448 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small stone chips over windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2013 34,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small stone chips over windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,475 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 ZKL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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