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SK59 ZPD

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,829 mi
Last recorded126,829 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 ZPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 126,829 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 126,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,683 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 94,683 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 92,550 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 87,596 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 80,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 72,261 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 72,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,274 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,816 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,130 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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SK59 ZPD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SK59 ZPD, 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 SK59 ZPD registered?

SK59 ZPD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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