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YD59 ZZL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ZZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 100,787 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 96,825 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 93,688 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 87,990 miles

exhaust system corroded

unable to check rear center seat belt due to dog cover fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 80,613 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 80,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,586 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 74,586 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 70,066 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,352 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,898 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,620 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,368 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 22,578 miles

Advise,o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 22,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise,o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Advise,o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YD59 ZZL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 YD59 ZZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD59 ZZL registered?

YD59 ZZL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is YD59 ZZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 ZZL 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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