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DG59 UYZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,807 mi
Last recorded148,807 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 148,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 143,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 137,610 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 133,247 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 127,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,915 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 116,914 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

o/s front seat belt slow to retrack

Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,587 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 63,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 51,750 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,612 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 UYZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

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

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