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AC58 DDL

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,546 mi
Last recorded105,546 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 DDL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 105,546 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 100,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 100,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 93,676 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 93,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 75,974 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 75,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,330 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 65,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,692 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 50,692 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission test to clean for BET

Fail 31 Jan 2013 27,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission test to clean for BET

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing close to wear indicators

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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AC58 DDL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC58 DDL, 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 AC58 DDL registered?

AC58 DDL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 February 2009.

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