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DE09 GMY

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,029 mi
Last recorded65,029 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 65,029 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion front and rear suspension arms

Fail 12 Dec 2020 65,028 miles

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

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion front and rear suspension arms

Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,890 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,676 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jun 2017 57,676 miles

engine management light on

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,168 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2015 45,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,998 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 37,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,039 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,072 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 25,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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 GMY 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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

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

Is DE09 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 GMY 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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