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DG59 UCJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,613 mi
Last recorded156,613 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 UCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 156,613 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 156,613 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 156,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 154,795 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 140,003 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 140,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 126,813 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2022 126,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes getting perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter rusted

service lamp on

Fail 28 Jul 2020 110,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible incorrect screw colour, changing first letter (0.1 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside rear, front outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes getting perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filter very rusty.

service light on

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,797 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,749 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 86,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,197 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,604 miles

slight pitting on front discs

Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,520 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 UCJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG59 UCJ registered?

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

Is DG59 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 UCJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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