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DG59 UCH

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,167 mi
Last recorded169,167 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 169,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2024 152,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2024 152,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2023 136,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mount fractured but not likely to detach

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mount fractured but not likely to detach

Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,226 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 120,154 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper mounting deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber upper mounting deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2019 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,027 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 93,426 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 93,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,335 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 80,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,433 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 60,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,553 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,078 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,446 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 UCH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCH, 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 UCH registered?

DG59 UCH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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