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AG09 DSU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,453 mi
Last recorded137,453 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 DSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 137,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 133,980 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 130,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 127,072 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 127,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 123,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 117,845 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 106,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 105,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,706 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,706 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,836 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 78,836 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,996 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,417 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,514 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 52,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 40,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,195 miles

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

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 DSU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DSU, 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 AG09 DSU registered?

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

Is AG09 DSU safe to buy?

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