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YD59 ZZU

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,381 mi
Last recorded169,381 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ZZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 169,381 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 165,361 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2025 165,311 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 161,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 154,601 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDER BODY SURFACE RUST

Pass 26 Nov 2021 147,150 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 132,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,590 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 118,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ,front too back,marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

child seats fitted to rear preventing full inspection off seat belts

Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,816 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

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

Outer sill cover(s) fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 88,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front Lower under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

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

Outer sill cover(s) fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,168 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2016 74,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 ZZU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

YD59 ZZU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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