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DAD 711Y

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,744 mi
Last recorded95,744 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 711Y
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 95,744 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 94,421 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 92,644 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,420 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,111 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,804 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,703 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,991 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,951 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 30,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,234 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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DAD 711Y is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DAD 711Y, 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 DAD 711Y registered?

DAD 711Y is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is DAD 711Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAD 711Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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