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AC58 DFD

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,895 mi
Last recorded71,895 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 DFD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 71,895 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,321 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 66,659 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 63,928 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 59,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,465 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 54,465 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,403 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,252 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,033 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 34,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,891 miles

N/S/F tyre innside side wall slight damage.

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 28,891 miles

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

N/S/F tyre innside side wall slight damage.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,137 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,395 miles

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 DFD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AC58 DFD, 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 AC58 DFD registered?

AC58 DFD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 February 2009.

Is AC58 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 DFD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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