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DE09 GLF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,568 mi
Last recorded82,568 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 82,568 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 82,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 79,019 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 73,946 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 73,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 63,380 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 57,521 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,472 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 53,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,241 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 51,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,719 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,479 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 40,802 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 40,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn close to 2mm tread depth bars

nearside rear tyre perished and worn excessivly on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,858 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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DE09 GLF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

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

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