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DG59 UYV

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,781 mi
Last recorded92,781 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 UYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 92,781 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspect steering related issue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 92,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspect steering related issue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,363 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 69,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to ABS light and spring broken (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 64,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides rear tyres pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides rear tyres pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides rear tyres slight pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,318 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 49,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,230 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,443 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

small stone chip on windscreen zone A

Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,128 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,900 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 UYV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

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

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