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DE09 GKU

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,634 mi
Last recorded71,634 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 GKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 71,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 66,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 58,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,463 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,714 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 43,989 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,484 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,880 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,602 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,457 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DE09 GKU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE09 GKU, 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 DE09 GKU registered?

DE09 GKU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DE09 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 GKU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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