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DG59 UBW

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,644 mi
Last recorded135,644 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 UBW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 135,644 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 128,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 119,303 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2020 106,531 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 96,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,070 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 92,070 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,535 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 83,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,382 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,253 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 62,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,187 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,989 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,840 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 UBW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

DG59 UBW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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