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DE09 UKP

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,257 mi
Last recorded147,257 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 UKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 147,257 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 137,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Pass 1 Jul 2024 125,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 112,909 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 112,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 100,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 88,971 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 78,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,932 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 72,932 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,097 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 67,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,238 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,966 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 53,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs corroded on inner face

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,530 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,735 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 UKP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP registered?

DE09 UKP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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