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DG59 UCT

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,794 mi
Last recorded105,794 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 UCT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 105,794 miles

both headlamps faded and require a polish

metal coolant pipe(runs along front of engine)heavily corroded with suspect leak

Pass 20 Nov 2024 104,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 102,440 miles

tow ball removed for retest

Fail 20 Nov 2023 102,440 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,180 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,689 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,817 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 16 Oct 2019 69,469 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2019 69,469 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,502 miles

rear brake discs pitted/scored

rear brake pads look to be on or very close to minimum thickness

Fail 17 Oct 2018 56,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear brake discs pitted/scored

rear brake pads look to be on or very close to minimum thickness

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,838 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 42,838 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,030 miles

235/45R17

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,965 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,609 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 11,054 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,737 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 UCT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

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

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