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YD59 ZZS

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,440 mi
Last recorded212,440 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ZZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 212,440 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 212,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 194,307 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 194,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 164,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 164,572 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 137,525 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 136,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 111,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,659 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S front disk slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S front disk slightly worn

Offside 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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YD59 ZZS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD59 ZZS, 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 YD59 ZZS registered?

YD59 ZZS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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