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DE09 UKS

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,106 mi
Last recorded78,106 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 UKS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 78,106 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,584 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 76,499 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,110 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 70,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 68,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,519 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,515 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,790 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 44,790 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,318 miles

both front tyres starting to crack up in tread

Fail 23 Apr 2015 39,318 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres starting to crack up in tread

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 UKS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

DE09 UKS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is DE09 UKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 UKS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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