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DE09 UKK

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,732 mi
Last recorded175,732 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 UKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 175,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 172,594 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 169,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 154,172 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 156,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 141,860 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 141,574 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE WEARING THIN (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN TO BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,531 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 126,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough shock absorber top mounting (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 122,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 2 May 2017 121,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded/pitted

n/s/f tyre wearing inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 113,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,819 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 103,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 May 2014 92,036 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 92,036 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,201 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 UKK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UKK, 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 UKK registered?

DE09 UKK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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