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VN58 ADZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,880 mi
Last recorded93,880 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 ADZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 93,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,281 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,141 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 91,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,523 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,390 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 83,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,855 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 73,853 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,861 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,033 miles

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

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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VN58 ADZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VN58 ADZ, 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 VN58 ADZ registered?

VN58 ADZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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The MOT history for VN58 ADZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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