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SD09 ZSL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,655 mi
Last recorded55,655 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,128 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 54,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH DETACHED FROM CASING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH DETACHED FROM CASING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 50,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 50,595 miles

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

Offside Front Door check strap has slight movement/clicking

Pass 30 Jun 2021 50,458 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front frame slightly corroded but still solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight movement/click from drivers door check

Pass 11 Jun 2020 50,337 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,990 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,354 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Slight judder from wipers

Fail 18 Jun 2018 49,354 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Slight judder from wipers

Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,498 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 48,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on sidewall 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has nail in tread and worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2016 47,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has nail in tread and worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlamp aim not tested

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear upper shock absorber alloy mounts corroded/deteriorated slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,825 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 40,825 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,058 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 20,672 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 ZSL 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 73.7%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

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

Is SD09 ZSL safe to buy?

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