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DD58 MCL

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

119,669 mi
Last recorded119,669 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD58 MCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 119,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 114,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 114,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 111,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 107,649 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush has slight play at hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 107,634 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner brake surface very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush has slight play at hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 104,894 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 104,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,342 miles

Offside Rear brake disc surface slightly pitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 103,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both drop links have excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc surface slightly pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,679 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 96,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,034 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 91,034 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,655 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 83,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking at filter area (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,402 miles

Nearside Front drop link joint has very slight play

Offside Front outer door handle difficult to open at times

Fail 2 Feb 2016 76,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front drop link joint has very slight play

Offside Front outer door handle difficult to open at times

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,987 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 68,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,959 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 59,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,887 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 50,887 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,278 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DD58 MCL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DD58 MCL, 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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DD58 MCL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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