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DG59 UCC

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,481 mi
Last recorded132,481 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 UCC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 132,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 121,663 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,512 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2021 105,195 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,205 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,854 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 68,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Central Front Lower under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 68,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking diesel filter has slight misting/wet (7.2.3)

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

Central Front Lower under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 56,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,674 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 18,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,443 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 UCC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC registered?

DG59 UCC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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