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DG59 UBV

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,221 mi
Last recorded165,221 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 UBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 165,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 153,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 150,432 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 135,258 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 135,192 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 119,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 105,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,963 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 70,961 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

OSF tyre worn on inner and outer edges

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2013 56,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,341 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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DG59 UBV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DG59 UBV, 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 DG59 UBV registered?

DG59 UBV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DG59 UBV safe to buy?

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