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DE09 UKR

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,230 mi
Last recorded163,230 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 163,230 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 163,042 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak engine bay (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 155,808 miles

Heat shield over rear exhaust box has fallen down

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2018 155,808 miles

Heat shield over rear exhaust box has fallen down

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2017 152,931 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 Sep 2016 141,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 122,825 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust flexi down pipe deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2014 103,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2014 103,130 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,772 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 65,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,457 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 UKR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

DE09 UKR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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