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WK09 ZZM

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,336 mi
Last recorded112,336 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 ZZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,336 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,323 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 96,323 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,354 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 88,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 79,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,487 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,999 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,952 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 28,952 miles

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

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

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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WK09 ZZM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK09 ZZM, 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 WK09 ZZM registered?

WK09 ZZM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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The MOT history for WK09 ZZM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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