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SD09 ZRF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,124 mi
Last recorded135,124 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 ZRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 135,124 miles

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

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

suspect oil leak has been cleaned off

Fail 30 Jun 2026 135,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 128,041 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 120,356 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 120,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall. 225/45/17. xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 113,520 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight.

Pass 30 May 2022 103,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front radiator bottom hose spring clip broken but not leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and fuel filter

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 93,946 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,004 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 93,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,416 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 89,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,727 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 84,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,498 miles

Offside windscreen wiper has small tear but still clears

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,749 miles

front disc faceings corroded

slight wear nearside front drop link

Fail 29 Mar 2015 52,749 miles

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

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

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

front disc faceings corroded

slight wear nearside front drop link

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,939 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,873 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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SD09 ZRF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 SD09 ZRF, 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 SD09 ZRF registered?

SD09 ZRF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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