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DG59 UZF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,961 mi
Last recorded139,961 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 139,961 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 133,645 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 133,604 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both anti roll bar links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both rear tyres have cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 127,333 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

rear brakes pads low and disc worn

Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 116,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,199 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 105,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 94,420 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,027 miles

both rear tyres has uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2013 78,727 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both rear tyres has uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,954 miles

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

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 UZF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

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

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