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DG59 UYP

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,403 mi
Last recorded134,403 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 134,403 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 131,990 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 126,147 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 122,515 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 122,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover starting to perish

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint perished

Pass 18 Sep 2019 112,818 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 112,818 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area in front of rear axle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,921 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 94,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,621 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,570 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 78,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,719 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 UYP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 UYP, 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 UYP registered?

DG59 UYP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is DG59 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 UYP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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