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SD09 ZRK

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,254 mi
Last recorded79,254 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 ZRK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,254 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 62,235 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,505 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 60,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall to tread join (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre BALD on inner edge (no cord) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 56,468 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 55,704 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 55,702 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 51,774 miles

Front both inner rack ends have slight play,advise

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall,advise

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

Fail 7 May 2019 51,773 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both inner rack ends have slight play,advise

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall,advise

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

Pass 8 May 2018 47,360 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view showing double vision around image (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking at weld on pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 47,360 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view showing double vision around image (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking at weld on pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,168 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,429 miles

Nearside Rear Boot strut is broken

Offside Front Headlight is dim

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,878 miles

o/s wiper starting to smeer

Fail 15 Apr 2015 29,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper starting to smeer

o/s/r tyre tread starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,462 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,094 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt twisted

Fail 11 Apr 2013 21,094 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt twisted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,639 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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SD09 ZRK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZRK, 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 ZRK registered?

SD09 ZRK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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