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MX58 ZBJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,084 mi
Last recorded164,084 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 ZBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 164,084 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 158,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 150,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 135,936 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 135,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 125,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 122,048 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 122,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,893 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 114,299 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 114,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn uneven/feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,239 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,326 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 58,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 58,272 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,232 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,763 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 28,867 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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MX58 ZBJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MX58 ZBJ, 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 MX58 ZBJ registered?

MX58 ZBJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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