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DE09 GMF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,394 mi
Last recorded123,394 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,394 miles

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Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 110,209 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,933 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,933 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,391 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 85,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,669 miles

osr tyre worn low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,327 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 56,326 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,586 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cuts in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,655 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 GMF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE09 GMF, 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 GMF registered?

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

Is DE09 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 GMF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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