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AG09 DPY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,647 mi
Last recorded185,647 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 DPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 185,647 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 181,305 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 174,671 miles

Front number plate worn

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Front mirror casing cracked

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 174,671 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front number plate worn

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Front mirror casing cracked

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 166,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on both edges, and has a cut on outer wall not exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 166,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge. 225/45/r17. 94w. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 158,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 151,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 151,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 143,318 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 143,318 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,652 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 131,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 117,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,682 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,184 miles

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

exhaust system/brackets corroded

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 7 Aug 2015 87,755 miles

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

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

exhaust system/brackets corroded

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,998 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front pad`s 4-5 mm

N/S/R Disc`s uneven, and corroded in places

Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,998 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front pad`s 4-5 mm

N/S/R Disc`s uneven, and corroded in places

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,122 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 59,122 miles

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

both front tyres worn low

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2012 45,371 miles

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

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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AG09 DPY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AG09 DPY, 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 AG09 DPY registered?

AG09 DPY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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