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SB59 ZBD

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,463 mi
Last recorded119,463 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 ZBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 119,463 miles

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,025 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,408 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,772 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,847 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,583 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 34,460 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,622 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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SB59 ZBD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB59 ZBD, 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 SB59 ZBD registered?

SB59 ZBD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is SB59 ZBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 ZBD shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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