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DE58 SDX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 SDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 78,100 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 78,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 75,735 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 73,462 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,755 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked in tread lines.

Nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2022 69,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished/cracked in tread lines.

Nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2021 67,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,413 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,448 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,909 miles

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,143 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in the tread

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2016 41,622 miles

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,587 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,158 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,013 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 23,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE58 SDX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE58 SDX, 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 DE58 SDX registered?

DE58 SDX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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